Election 2020

Maine US Senate race

Susan Collins poised to win 5th term after opening wide lead on Sara Gideon

Susan Collins poised to win 5th term after opening wide lead on Sara Gideon

by Jessica Piper November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

The record spending in Maine’s 2020 Senate race could be a sign of things to come

After her failed Senate bid, Sara Gideon still has $14 million in leftover campaign cash

Democratic dark-money network put $4M into early anti-Susan Collins effort

The story behind Susan Collins’ comeback to win a historic 5th term

Fake news has no place in campaign ads

Here’s our full coverage of the 2020 Maine US Senate race

Here’s our full coverage of the 2020 Maine US Senate race

Maine’s 2nd District race

Democrat Jared Golden wins 2nd term in Maine’s 2nd District

Democrat Jared Golden wins 2nd term in Maine’s 2nd District

by Caitlin Andrews November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Jared Golden won. His DC roommate lost. He says Democrats must show independence.

Hearty helpings of crow pie on menu after 2020 election

Mainers should be prepared for some delayed election counts

When we profiled 4 undecided voters, Maine campaigns tried to woo them

Predictions after a seance with the political spirits

See more coverage of the 2020 2nd Congressional District race

See more coverage of the 2020 2nd Congressional District race

Local race results

Maine Democrats oust top GOP lawmaker as Republicans erode House majority in mixed election

Maine Democrats oust top GOP lawmaker as Republicans erode House majority in mixed election

by Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Bangor voters choose 6 for local office, approve $2.7M sports facility bond

Bangor voters choose 6 for local office, approve $2.7M sports facility bond

by Charles Eichacker November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Portland boosts minimum wage to $15 as it passes wave of progressive policies

Portland boosts minimum wage to $15 as it passes wave of progressive policies

by Nick Schroeder November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

4th time’s a charm for Ellsworth City Council candidate

4th time’s a charm for Ellsworth City Council candidate

by Bill Trotter November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Rockland voters approve hiking minimum wage to $15

Rockland voters approve hiking minimum wage to $15

by Lauren Abbate November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Old Town chooses 2 newcomers and 2 incumbents for city council

Old Town chooses 2 newcomers and 2 incumbents for city council

by Nina Mahaleris November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Presidential race coverage

Joe Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address

Joe Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address

Joe Biden is set to sign the deal averting a debt ceiling crisis on Saturday.

by The Associated Press 3 hours agoJune 2, 2023

National Politics

Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal

National Politics

Reports: Trump caught on tape discussing holding onto classified document

Opinion Contributor

Debt ceiling debate was mostly pointless

National Politics

GOP chair moves to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt

Editorials

Debt ceiling deal is essential but nothing to cheer about

More election coverage

Bruce Poliquin won’t say whether Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election

Politics

Bruce Poliquin won’t say whether Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Maine Republicans take risk in running hard against an unpopular Joe Biden

Politics

Maine Republicans take risk in running hard against an unpopular Joe Biden

March 7, 2022March 6, 2022

Judge orders Maine to reenroll Libertarians removed from their party

Politics

Judge orders Maine to reenroll Libertarians removed from their party

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

FBI investigating alleged illegal donations to support Susan Collins in 2020

Politics

FBI investigating alleged illegal donations to support Susan Collins in 2020

May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

Sara Gideon still has $11M left over from her failed bid to unseat Susan Collins

Daily Brief

Sara Gideon still has $11M left over from her failed bid to unseat Susan Collins

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

Sara Gideon gives chunk of leftover campaign cash to Democratic groups

Politics

Sara Gideon gives chunk of leftover campaign cash to Democratic groups

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

A Maine town will recount 2020 election votes after omitting 240 absentee ballots

Bangor

A Maine town will recount 2020 election votes after omitting 240 absentee ballots

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Maine Capitol Police chief shares Facebook posts promoting election conspiracies

Politics

Maine Capitol Police chief shares Facebook posts promoting election conspiracies

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Maine Republicans continue spreading disinformation in wake of Capitol riot

Politics

Maine Republicans continue spreading disinformation in wake of Capitol riot

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Democratic sweep in Georgia will change roles for Maine’s senators

Daily Brief

Democratic sweep in Georgia will change roles for Maine’s senators

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

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