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The Republican senator's maneuvering on Trump's tax and spending cuts bill shows she's walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.
The Maine GOP is revealing the results of what they call an election integrity investigation, even as state elections officials say they're wrong.
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data.
In contrast, Democratic Governor Janet Mills remains significantly more popular and is increasingly seen as a potential challenger in 2026. Mills holds a net favorability rating of +10, with 51 percent of Mainers viewing her favorably and 41 percent unfavorably. Seven percent are neutral on Mills, and 1 percent say they don't know enough about her.
A veteran Republican Maine state lawmaker is leaving the party and running for governor as an independent candidate, saying he wants to move away from "cynicism"
The Republican lawmaker from Oxford intends to run as an independent candidate for Maine governor in the 2026 election.