Election 2020

Maine US Senate race

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

Maine’s 2nd District race

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

Local race results

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

by Charles Eichacker November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

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

by Bill Trotter November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

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

by Nina Mahaleris November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Presidential race coverage

America ‘on fire’: Facebook watched as Trump ignited hate

“Facebook really benefited from Trump and Trump’s ability to draw attention and engagement through outrage. They wanted Trump to keep going on.”

by The Associated Press 7 hours agoOctober 27, 2021

National Politics

What’s in, and what’s out, as Democrats reshape Biden bill

Opinion Contributor

From Maine food freedom to Trump’s Twitter, rights claims can mislead

National Politics

House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt

Executive privilege

National Politics

Joe Biden floats big changes to pay for $2T package

More election coverage

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

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

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

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

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

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

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

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Republicans’ election challenge will fail, Jared Golden says

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Big-name Maine Republicans stay quiet on Trump’s effort to undermine election

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021

Trump’s attempt to overturn Georgia election would make Nixon ‘blush,’ Angus King says

January 4, 2021January 5, 2021

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