Political leadership in Maine is becoming more diverse
Maine has seen more people of color and women hold office in recent years.
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Maine has seen more people of color and women hold office in recent years.
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, made history as the new legislative session began Wednesday.
Amid its historic achievement of diversity — including the first Black woman elected as Speaker of the House in the Legislature's 202-year history — major challenges loom.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- The Maine House selected Democrat Rachel Talbot Ross to be its first Black speaker on Tuesday in a vote witnessed by her proud
When Jill Duson made Maine political history over 20 years ago, she was the first and only Black woman on Portland’s school board and later its city council. When she takes office Wednesday, she’ll be among five Black state lawmakers, four of whom...