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On Nov. 6, 2018, Maine citizens trekked to the polls to vote in a hotly contested midterm election. In the month leading up to Election Day, our newsroom examined both U.S. House campaigns, the gubernatorial race and state legislative elections, paying special attention to the rise of women running for political office.
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And then there were three – Caron exits governor’s race
Alan Caron decided to quit the race weeks ago but strategically stayed in it so that he could garner more attention when he ultimately endorsed Janet Mills.
Called to action: More women run for political office amid frustrations
Fed up with a lack of civility in modern politics, more women in Maine are running for state office than ever before.
Former English instructor surprised by political calling
As the first candidate running as a member of the Maine Socialist Party, Maia Dendinger believes Mainers are being limited by the current two-party system.
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