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Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

by Leela Stockley 6 hours agoDecember 18, 2025

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to endorse the former two-term Republican governor in the 2026 Congressional race.

Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

DNC targets Susan Collins with new ACA ads

by Torrie Herrington, NOTUS for The Maine Monitor December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser

by Michael Shepherd December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Janet Mills and Graham Platner tied with Susan Collins entering 2026 race

by Michael Shepherd December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Proposed ballot initiative seeks to repeal Maine’s recreational marijuana sales law

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The debate over trans rights is heating up in Maine for the 2026 election cycle

by Torrie Herrington, NOTUS for The Maine Monitor December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Exclusive: Jared Golden explains how he made the ‘rapid’ decision to leave Congress

by Billy Kobin December 7, 2025

You can already bet on Maine’s 2026 elections

by Michael Shepherd November 29, 2025

Army veteran from East Machias enters race for Jared Golden’s seat

by Rachel Ohm, Portland Press Herald November 28, 2025

These Democrats may join the race in Maine’s 2nd District

by Billy Kobin November 28, 2025

Where Jared Golden’s leftover campaign money is going

by Billy Kobin November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students

by Billy Kobin November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Paul LePage and Republicans think 2nd District is theirs to win after Jared Golden’s exit

by Billy Kobin November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Graham Platner is sharing more about post-combat struggles. Has it made his campaign more resilient?

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Graham Platner’s federal disclosure offers few details on personal finances

by Randy Billings, Portland Press Herald November 19, 2025

Nearly half of Maine’s voters participated in off-year election

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

How Graham Platner and Janet Mills differ on Chuck Schumer’s leadership

by Billy Kobin November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Laurel Libby won’t seek reelection, announces PAC supporting Susan Collins in 2026

by Leela Stockley November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Former Republican lawmaker takes step toward running for Maine governor

by Billy Kobin November 17, 2025November 17, 2025