Politics Sep 10 Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
Politics Sep 09 Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's…
Politics Sep 02 Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attempted to argue that it was time to do away with the “status quo” in his pursuit to oust the octogenarian.
Politics Sep 01 Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic primary amid broader calls for generational change The primary is crucial in heavily Democratic Massachusetts, and the winner will be expected to prevail in November's general election.
Politics Aug 08 How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County, a sprawling, wooded region known as “The County” to Mainers.
Politics Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit.
Politics Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
Politics Jul 09 Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner.
Politics Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.
Politics Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.