Maine Didn't Get Fooled Again - The American Prospect
Janet Mills thwacked Trumpist Paul LePage on a good night for Democratic women in New England.
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Janet Mills thwacked Trumpist Paul LePage on a good night for Democratic women in New England.
People across Maine voted for who they want to represent them. Tuesday's ballots saw Maine Gov. Janet Mills take on former Gov. Paul LePage, as well as local State House and State Senate races.
With 44 percent of the votes counted at around 11:15 p.m., Pingree had a commanding lead of 59% to 41% over Republican challenger Ed Thelander.
This year's race to represent Maine's 2nd congressional district is a rematch between incumbent Democrat Jared Golden and the Republican he beat four years ago, Bruce Poliquin.
Two-term incumbent Rep. Jared Golden is leading as he seeks to beat back a challenge from a former congressman in one of the most closely watched U.S. House...