Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, looks for his fourth straight term facing Democrat and newcomer Peter Bourgelais.
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Donald Trump’s best path to victory hinges on Florida and Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump still has a path to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs to win reelection
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Senate panel advances Barrett despite Democrats’ boycott
Republicans have bristled at Democrats’ claim that the Affordable Care Act is in jeopardy if Barrett joins the court, but Trump told CBS ‘it will be so good’ if the court puts an end to the law.
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Face to face: Trump, Biden will meet for final debate
Each will have his microphone cut off while his rival delivers an opening two-minute answer to each of the six topics.
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In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out
His visit to Philadelphia underscores the significance of Pennsylvania.
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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote as Senate Republicans push ahead
The Senate Judiciary Committee, controlled by Republicans, is expected to change the rules if necessary to recommend Barrett’s nomination to the full Senate.
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U.S. officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
John Ratcliffe, the national intelligence director, and FBI Director Chris Wray say the U.S. will impose costs on any foreign countries interfering in the 2020 U.S. election.
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Green Party’s Howie Hawkins hopes nation chooses ranked-choice voting
Greens are optimistic that Lisa Savage may do well in Maine’s four-way U.S. Senate race.
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How Trump plowed through $1 billion, losing cash advantage
Joe Biden and his Democratic allies are on pace to dump $142 million into ads in the closing days of the campaign, outspending Republicans by more than 2-to-1.
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How to avoid signature problems when you vote absentee
Maine law requires local election officials to match the signature on your absentee ballot application to your absentee ballot.