A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.
Voters met to select delegates who will represent their county to choose the nominee for U.S. Senate at the Maine Democratic Party’s Nominating Convention.
Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.
Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.
“Our movement was not solely about Graham, even though he brought us together,” said Ryan Warren, a former volunteer for Graham Platner’s Senate campaign.
Supporters of Ken Paxton last month at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston. Mr. Paxton, the party’s nominee for Senate, has been drastically out-raised by his Democratic rival, James Talarico.
The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee.
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee.
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.
Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.
Some Democratic state election officials, including Shenna Bellows, secretary of state in Maine, have spoken out about President Trump’s efforts to involve the administration in election and voting matters.
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