Branding himself as a ‘disruptor,’ Republican Jonathan Bush launches bid for Maine governor

Jonathan Bush, nephew of the late President George H.W. Bush, officially launched his campaign for Maine governor.

The Maine Democratic Party’s Infighting Could Hand a Big Win to the Republicans in Congress

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is facing a primary challenge from the left, and a key Congressional seat hangs in the balance.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins ...

As Congress deadlocks, Maine Democrats, advocates warn health care increases ‘not an abstract issue’

As the federal government shutdown entered its ninth day with no end in sight, advocacy groups and the Maine Democratic Party ...

Inside the Republican Party, New England is where MAGA goes to die

Trump’s ability to take over state GOP parties, recruit candidates, help them win primaries, and build a lasting legacy has ...

Republican Senator Collins re-elected in Maine in setback for Democratic hopes

Republican Senator Susan Collins, an independent-minded moderate, won a surprise re-election victory in Maine on Wednesday, strengthening her party's chances of retaining control of the U.S. Senate.

Vulnerable Maine Rep. Jared Golden draws primary challenger

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a top Republican target representing a rural Maine seat, has drawn a high-profile primary ...
The New Yorker

Can a Maine Oyster Farmer Defeat a Five-Term Republican Senator?

Graham Platner, a local veteran, is angling to take on Susan Collins, who may be vulnerable in her 2026 reëlection bid—and is ...
Independent Journal Review

Messy Dem Primary Spells Good News For Republican Efforts To Flip House Seat

A messy Democratic primary is buoying Republican hopes to flip a purple House seat during the midterms. Maine State Auditor ...
Seacoastonline

Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November

The two questions will ask voters whether they want to change voter ID and absentee voting rules and whether they want to ...

Bush in, who is next in Maine GOP race for governor?

Jonathan Bush announced Wednesday he’s running as a Republican. He’s the nephew of President George H. W. Bush and the cousin of President George W. Bush. Mark Brewer wonders if the family name ...