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PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Opponents concede in Republican congressional primary as race heads to ranked round
The winner of the race won’t be decided until the ranked votes are tabulated in Augusta, which could take days.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2020
Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary
In Maine's 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Jim Fossel: Maine’s 2nd District race takes a nasty turn
Outside groups have blanketed Republican households with misleading mail in the run-up to the July 14 primary.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2020
Republican congressional primary heats up in final days
Three candidates are vying in a potentially close race to see which of them will take on Jared Golden in November.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security
The three contenders for Maine's 2nd District say they worry about the future of the retirement program unless revisions are made.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
In search of a bigger stage, Eric Brakey eyes congressional seat
Brakey gave up acting for politics almost a decade ago and, mostly, hasn't regretted it.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Gov. Mills becomes a target for Republicans aiming at U.S. House seat
Three congressional contenders in Maine's 2nd District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor's plan envisions.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign
Bangor's Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.
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PublishedApril 16, 2020
Republican primary challengers faltering in race for campaign cash
Auburn's Eric Brakey has taken in the most money for his campaign but he trails far behind U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
Maine congressional race turns hot after Trump scorches an Eric Brakey ally
Adrienne Bennett and Dale Crafts, challenging Brakey in Maine congressional primary, tie him to a Republican congressman Trump said should be thrown out of the GOP.
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