Portland mayoral candidates hitting fundraising records

Three of the 4 contenders have raised almost $360,000 combined, and 2 have significant cash on hand to get their messages out during the final week of the campaign.

Money from away piles up in U.S. Senate race

The most recent campaign finance reports show that out-of-state donors made the vast majority of contributions of $200 or more to the campaigns of Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon.

AP Interview: Biden undeterred by rival Warren’s ascendancy

AP Interview: Joe Biden tells The Associated Press in an interview that he's undeterred by the ascendancy of Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren

Scandal brings election risk for rising Democratic star

California Rep. Katie Hill, a rising Democratic star, is embroiled in controversy and a looming congressional investigation into her private life has put her re-election at risk

Democrats hopeful as they bring campaigns for U.S. Senate to rural Sangerville Grange

Winslow to pick replacements for three officials and vote on town charter in November

Three candidates will vie for two at-large Town Council seats at the ballot boxes Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Portland mayoral candidates tout their endorsements as Election Day nears

The 4 candidates highlight the support of various backers in city politics, business, arts and education circles.

Maine Republican congressional candidate Eric Brakey giving away an AR-15 to one lucky donor

Eric Brakey plans next month to hand over a $1,200 gun to someone who signs up to become a monthly donor to his 2nd District congressional campaign.

Portland voters will decide whether to open up city government to major changes

Several councilors say they don't want a charter commission but felt legally obligated to put it to voters in response to a petition by supporters of a taxpayer-funded clean elections program.

Citing ‘vast sums of money’ required, Jon Treacy withdraws from U.S. Senate race

Treacy, who retired from the Air Force as a major general, was among several Democrats hoping to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year.