Politics

Nov. 8: A New Challenger In The Race For Senate, Plus An Election Debrief

By • Nov 8, 2019
Rebecca Conley / Maine Public

Tuesday, Maine voters went to the polls. There were no statewide races to decide, but local elections in Portland, Lewiston and elsewhere offered some noteworthy results.

On this week's edition of Maine's Political Pulse, Keith Shortall spoke with Maine Public's Mal Leary and Steve Mistler about what those results mean and about the most recent entry into the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Ross LaJeunesse.

Former Google Executive Latest Democrat To Enter Race To Unseat Susan Collins

By • Nov 8, 2019
Courtesty LaJeunesse campaign

A former Google executive and senior adviser to former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced his bid to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

Libertarians Sue State Of Maine In Federal Court Over Benchmarks To Qualify As A Party

By • Nov 7, 2019
Tom Porter / Maine Public

The Libertarian Party is suing the state of Maine in federal court over its benchmarks for qualifying political parties in state elections.

Maine Voters Make History Electing Immigrants To Local Offices Around The State

By • Nov 7, 2019
Andree Kehn / AP

Tuesday's elections were relatively low-key, in an off-year with only a few ballot questions and no statewide candidates. But some local elections proved to be historic, as several immigrants were voted into office.

Libertarians Sue Maine In Federal Court, Saying Enrollment Thresholds 'Suppress Competition'

By Caitlin Andrews - Bangor Daily News • Nov 7, 2019
Troy R. Bennett / BDN

Updated: November 7, 2019 12:57 p.m.

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Libertarian Party of Maine is suing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap in federal court over political party enrollment thresholds it says are impossible for new parties to maintain.

Judge Orders Trump To Pay $2M For Charity Foundation Misuse

By • Nov 7, 2019

NEW YORK - A New York judge ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging he misused his charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.

4 Maine Towns Pass Recreational Marijuana Rules, But Others Are Still Wary

By Caitlin Andrews - Bangor Daily News • Nov 7, 2019
Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press

At least four municipalities passed marijuana-related questions across Maine on Tuesday and three others were rejected, proving that municipalities are still wary of weighing in on the issue before the state opens a new recreational market next year.

Former Google Executive To Join Democratic Primary Race For Susan Collins' Seat In 2020

By Michael Shepherd - BangorDaily News • Nov 7, 2019
Courtesy Maine Maritime Academy/YouTube / via Bangor Daily News

A former Google executive and aide to former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger who grew up in Arundel filed on Wednesday for the Democratic primary in 2020 for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Approve $105 M Transportation Bond Proposal

By & • Nov 6, 2019

Maine voters overwhelmingly approved a $105 million transportation bond proposal Tuesday.

Maine Energy Storage Benefits Commission Consider Batteries To Meet Electricity Demand

By • Nov 6, 2019

The state Energy Storage Benefits Commission is looking at ways Maine might turn to large batteries to supply electricity during times of peak demand.

Cohen Says Collins Will Not Be Affected By Her Position On Impeachment Inquiry

By • Nov 6, 2019

Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen says Sen. Susan Collins' reelection chances will not be affected by her position on impeaching the president, as long as she explains her decision to voters.

Kerry: Fate Of Paris Climate Accord In Hands Of Voters In 2020 Election

By • Nov 6, 2019
Robbie Feinberg / Maine Public

Former Secretary of State John Kerry encouraged Maine voters to make climate change a priority issue in the 2020 election and he cited President Trump's efforts to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord as a motivator.

New Portland Mayor Says She'll Establish A Collaborative Relationship With City Council

By • Nov 6, 2019
Kate Snyder Facebook

Former Portland school board member Kate Snyder will be the city's next mayor.

Maine Voters Approve $105M Transportation Bond, Constitutional Amendment

By • Nov 6, 2019
Maine Public/file

Mainers have approved a $105 million transportation bond proposal and a constitutional amendment that aims to ensure residents who are unable to sign their names can support citizens' initiatives and people's veto petitions.

First Somali-American Wins Seat On Lewiston City Council

By • Nov 6, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - Residents in Lewiston, Maine, have elected the first Somali-American to the City Council.

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