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Rick Bennett denounces GOP campaign promoting him as ‘progressive choice’ for governor

by Alex Seitz-Wald, Midcoast Villager 5 hours agoOctober 30, 2026

He called it a “cynical” and “offensive” attempt to siphon votes away from Democrat Hannah Pingree to boost Bobby Charles.

Maine students hand Susan Collins’ Senate seat to Troy Jackson in mock election

by Christopher Burns October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Why Hannah Pingree is the leader Maine needs

by Opinion Contributor October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Watch: Maine’s final gubernatorial debate

by Ethan Andrews October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for final debate

by Michael Shepherd October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Maine’s candidates for governor answer your questions

by Opinion Contributor October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Donald Trump at center of feisty 1st Maine gubernatorial debate

by Benjamin Kail October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for 1st debate

by Benjamin Kail October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

Hannah Pingree holds double-digit lead over Bobby Charles in AARP poll

by Michael Shepherd October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Janet Mills will leave a $1B budget gap behind for her successor to close

by Michael Shepherd September 30, 2026October 1, 2026

State

How Maine’s gubernatorial candidates say they’d fix state’s crumbling EMS system

by Marie Weidmayer September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Hannah Pingree leads fundraising in Maine’s race for governor

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Maine gubernatorial candidates share how they would solve state’s housing crisis

by Kathleen O'Brien September 16, 2026September 22, 2026

Rick Bennett vows to fix Maine’s reading crisis. His rivals aren’t as specific.

by Sawyer Loftus September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Letter: Voting for Rick Bennett to move Maine forward

by Opinion Contributor August 3, 2026August 2, 2026

Rick Bennett, independent candidate for governor, unveils his tax affordability plan

by Madi Smith, Maine Public July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Poll shows Hannah Pingree with comfortable lead in Maine governor’s race

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

What Maine’s race between Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett will look like

by Benjamin Kail June 20, 2026June 19, 2026

Rick Bennett will appear on ballot as independent, setting up 3-way race for Maine governor

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

A Democratic duel and rich Republicans define Maine’s gubernatorial money race

by Michael Shepherd and Benjamin Kail April 29, 2026April 29, 2026