Federal judge turns back 2nd Maine ranked-choice voting challenge in 2 years
U.S. District Court Judge Lance E. Walker ruled that setting aside the voting system would “undermine rather than safeguard the most relevant public interest.”
Maine Election 2020
NATIONAL POLITICS
Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate’s Joe Biden probe
The investigation is unfolding as the country, months removed from an impeachment case that had centered on Ukraine, is dealing with a pandemic and confronting the issue of racial injustice.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lash Trump at debut of historic VP choice
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris pushed past their one-time political rivalry to deliver an aggressive attack on the character and performance of President Donald Trump.
Janet Mills signals her aversion to job cuts or reduced education aid in budget overhaul
The Democratic governor looks to be trying to reassure state employees and others that her request to slash spending will not result in seismic changes in government.
6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
The plan ranges from renouncing political influence in regulation to boosting climate-friendly electric vehicles.
Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger
Omar, seeking her second term in November, easily defeated Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney and mediator who raised millions in the primary fight.
Inside Joe Biden’s search for a running mate
Forces in the country, and within the Democratic Party, were indeed pushing Biden toward a history-making pick.
Women say they will fight sexism and other ‘ugly’ attacks on Kamala Harris
The women’s groups say their efforts are informed by the sexism Hillary Clinton faced from Donald Trump, some of his supporters and the media during the 2016 campaign.
Maine’s cities, towns seek to offset revenue lost to coronavirus
For cities and towns across the state, uncertainty has made it harder to plan budgets.
Maine voters’ level of concern about climate change breaks down by party lines
An overwhelming majority of Maine voters are concerned about the impacts of climate change.
Libertarian presidential candidate qualifies for Maine ballot, ending lawsuit against state
Dunlap’s office is still dealing with a similar lawsuit in federal court from former independent 2nd Congressional District candidate Tiffany Bond.
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
In choosing Harris, Biden is embracing a former rival from the Democratic primary who is familiar with the unique rigor of a national campaign.
Lawsuit challenges border patrol checkpoints nearly 100 miles from Canada
The legal director of the ACLU of New Hampshire, said the interior checkpoints are being used “as a ruse to unlawfully search and seize people for the purpose of general crime control.”
A hard path for Susan Collins and 5 other takeaways from the BDN’s Maine poll
Democrats are leading in Maine’s major races, according to a Bangor Daily News-Digital Research poll conducted in late July and early August.
Sara Gideon leads Susan Collins in BDN poll as Democrats enter 2020 cycle with edge
Democrats have healthy leads in Maine’s major races, with House Speaker Sara Gideon holding a 5-percentage point advantage over U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Chellie Pingree joins push for USDA to keep school meal waivers
Pingree and other representatives said some schools won’t be able to keep providing meals to students next year without the added flexibility.
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