As long as we have unregulated and unlimited money in political campaigns, the decisions made in Washington, D.C., and in Augusta will disproportionately favor the interests of the few over the needs of the many.

Western Maine, however, is a different story. When LePage attempted to return to the Blaine House in 2022, it was one of the few areas of the 2nd District where he did worse than in 2010 or 2014. That was clearly because he was running against Janet Mills, without the advantage of a progressive independent in the race to muddy the waters.

The Republican senator's maneuvering on Trump's tax and spending cuts bill shows she's walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.

The Maine GOP is revealing the results of what they call an election integrity investigation, even as state elections officials say they're wrong.

The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data.

In contrast, Democratic Governor Janet Mills remains significantly more popular and is increasingly seen as a potential challenger in 2026. Mills holds a net favorability rating of +10, with 51 percent of Mainers viewing her favorably and 41 percent unfavorably. Seven percent are neutral on Mills, and 1 percent say they don't know enough about her.

A new federal survey — taken after every major election — shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.