On a deadline day in Maine’s 2nd District, the pressure’s on Cain

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, and Democrat Emily Cain had to close the books on their first 2015 fundraising period on Tuesday, and Cain has the most to prove.

Poliquin ‘excited’ after voting for House GOP budget

The case for Stephen King, politician

If they aren't already, Democrats should try to get the prolific author, who has recently rumbled with Republican Gov. Paul LePage, to run for office.

Poliquin still reviewing House GOP budget proposal

The congressman from Maine's 2nd District hasn't taken a position on a budget proposal from his party's leader that would repeal the Affordable Care Act — an element that could create a political problem for him.

Emily Cain filed to run early in 2016. But how early?

Much was made about the Democrat's early declaration for the 2016 race in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, which was the earliest of any non-incumbent, primary-winning candidate for a U.S. House seat in Maine since at least 1998.

Is the North Woods national park idea gaining favor?

Parties agree race in 2nd District should be hot in 2016

Maine's 2nd District is an early priority for both parties in 2016: Republicans are already looking to protect U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, while Democrats say he's one of their top targets in a presidential year.

Poliquin becomes ‘Mr. Speaker’ … for an hour

In a common ritual for freshman lawmakers on the majority party, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin took the speaker's rostrum on Friday in the House chamber.

Could minimum wage debate affect 2016 race in 2nd District?

Two Democratic city councilors who have expressed interest in running for Congress have staked out different stances on raising the Queen City's minimum wage. If Joe Baldacci and Ben Sprague run, that could affect a primary, where small divides between candidates can look wide.

Don’t worry, ACA opponents: Poliquin still wants to roll back the law

Rep. Bruce Poliquin voted against repealing the Affordable Care Act, but he's still working on rolling back some of the law's core elements. That should placate some on the right.