Eric Brakey

A former Maine state representative was leading in the Republican primary for a competitive House district on Tuesday evening, but additional voting rounds under ranked-choice voting might be necessary to declare a victor. Dale Crafts had a lead but was shy of the 50% threshold with half of precincts reporting. The 2nd Congressional District race also included former television reporter…

It’s primary day in several states, including Maine, where Democrats are deciding who will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November.

A Maine candidate for Congress is trying an unusual, controversial way to raise money. Former Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey is raffling off an AR-15 rifle to anyone who signs up to make monthly donations to his campaign.

A candidate for Congress in Maine is trying to raise money by raffling off an AR-15 rifle.

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s press secretary has formally announced her candidacy for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage is planning to move to Florida after his term ends and will possibly teach at a college or university, the outgoing state executive announced. At a campaign event Monday in support of Eric Brakey, the Republican candidate challenging independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, the Republican governor said he is done with politics himself. According to the...

It may be the busiest time of the campaign season, but in Portland, Maine, candidates for U.S. Senate are taking time to meet with the state’s most vulnerable – taking questions from the homeless at a soup kitchen. The group Homeless Voices for Justice is working with the Preble Street Resource Center to host candidates in a series of forums....

Maine students and gun advocates clashed words at a gun control rally in the State House.

A rally for gun control devolved into a shouting match at the Maine State Capital Thursday.

Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey is on notice: He’d better show some spirit in his U.S. Senate bid or else Republican Gov. Paul LePage may throw his hat into the ring.