Sep 08 Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. Continue reading
Sep 07 Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates attend Labor Day events By Patrick Whittle, Bill Barrow, Associated Press This year’s campaigns already have been combative, busy and expensive. Continue reading
Aug 25 How Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races By Bill Barrow, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United… Continue reading
Aug 08 How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County, a sprawling, wooded region known as “The County” to Mainers. Continue reading
Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit. Continue reading
Jul 14 Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began… Continue reading
Jul 14 Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests Tuesday over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver. Continue reading
Jul 14 DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety' By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."… Continue reading
Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control By Lisa Desjardins After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come. Continue reading