President Donald Trump told candidate he’s coming to Maine before Election to campaign with Crafts.
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He’s back: Trump to re-up virus briefings amid lagging polls
The president hasn’t appeared behind the podium to address the pandemic since late April.
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State plans to finish ranked-choice voting count in congressional primary on Tuesday
An outside group that analyzed election numbers says Dale Crafts of Lisbon likely got 58% of the Republican primary votes in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
The administration criticizes Republican legislation’s money for more virus testing and insisted on a payroll tax cut that could complicate quick passage.
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Trump won’t commit to accepting result if he loses election
A Washington Post-ABC News poll indicates former vice president Joe Biden has a double-digit advantage over Trump.
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Given a chance, Trump would push court pick before election
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer and says she has no plans to retire.
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Max Linn cleared for U.S. Senate race after challenge is withdrawn
Former Republican state Sen. Mary Small had challenged the independent candidate’s nominating petitions, but dropped the challenge Friday.
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Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine
Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.
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Republican congressman from Kansas forced off committees after voter fraud charges
Rep. Steve Watkins faces felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form.
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Maine begins counting ranked-choice ballots in GOP primary for U.S. House seat
Maine election officials say they’ve begun determining the winner of a Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat using ranked-choice voting