Cain gets fundraising boost, still lacks behind Poliquin

Democrat Emily Cain is trying to unseat U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican in Maine 2nd District.

Democrat Emily Cain to report fundraising ahead of 2014 pace

While the 2nd Congressional District candidate has raised more than $1 million, incumbent Bruce Poliquin is expected to maintain his lead in cash on hand.

National Democrats buy radio time hitting Poliquin on Export-Import Bank

The Republican from Maine's 2nd District has been taking heat for his stance on the credit agency, whose authority has lapsed amid opposition from conservatives. They're now under pressure from Democrats and business groups to renew the bank's charter.

Poliquin, Cain and the Great Northern blame game

Both U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, and Democrat Emily Cain gave nods to a tax break program that was exploited by mill operators. But are they being frank about their roles?

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

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.

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.