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Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.
Enough is Enough, which opposes all 13 ballot questions, raised more than $430,000 while Maine DSA's Livable Portland campaign raised $9,300.
Long seen as emblematic of Maine's hardworking ethos, lobstering holds an outsized influence on the state's electorate and politicians from both parties want to show voters that they are on board.