Janet Mills and Paul LePage, the main contenders, balance their talking points and rally their bases in a final push toward Election Day.

Janet Mills and Paul LePage, the main contenders, balance their talking points and rally their bases in a final push toward Election Day.
A final recap of the 2022 election season ahead of Tuesday’s elections.
For immigrants, especially those who are new here, the U.S. democratic system is complicated and mysterious.
Although Maine has not seen the levels of election challenges taking place in other states, officials are still taking precautions.
Campaign spending in several high profile Maine races continues to soar as Election Day nears.
The money supports Gov. Janet Mills, opposes her opponent Paul LePage, and also goes to a handful of key legislative races.
Good Party wants to elevate unenrolled candidates above the political fray. Maine contenders are waiting to see if it will work.
Mills seeks to attract new lawyers and increase law firm participation. LePage would rather transition to county public defenders.
Political spending continues to climb as Election Day nears, plus a look ahead at what issues candidates may address in the final three debates.
Communities with traditionally tight presidential races and high independent voter counts could be deciding factors come November.
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