When will we actually know if Donald Trump lost his grip on Congress? IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 2
At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are… Roll Call · Sep 24
In an ironic twist, Donald Trump-endorsed GOP running candidate feels betrayed after his family faces deportation under his policies: ‘That’s not right’ A change from hardline to inconsistent. We Got This Covered · Sep 24
Republican Who Backs Trump's Immigration Crackdown Reportedly Begs for Relative Not To Be Deported Former Maine governor Paul LePage has asked federal officials to stop the deportation of his son's father-in-law, saying the man legally holds a work permit. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Republican who backs Trump’s immigration crackdown begs for his relative to not be deported Former Maine Governor Paul LePage says his son’s father-in-law holds a valid work authorization permit and resides in the US legally The Independent UK · Sep 24
ICE Crackdown Hits Home for Republican Paul LePage: Former Maine Governor Says Family Member With Work Permit Faces Deportation Former Republican Governor Paul LePage Says ICE Is Deporting His Relative Despite Valid Work Permit The Maine congressional candidate, who has supported tougher immigration enforcement, says his family member is facing deportation and argues that ICE should prioritize gang members and people convicted of crimes. Latin Times · Sep 23
Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026 Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election. Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,… Roll Call · Jul 28
Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
Ranked choice voting: Maine's new normal Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it's got nothing to do with Graham Platner Salon · Jun 9
At the Races: Maine’s moment Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and… Roll Call · Jun 9
Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state The Independent UK · May 14
Maine’s Joe Baldacci is latest Democrat to join race for Golden’s seat Maine state Sen. Joe Baldacci, the brother of former Rep. and Gov. John Baldacci, is running to succeed Democratic Rep. Jared Golden. Roll Call · Jan 12
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood ends Senate bid to run for Golden’s seat - Roll Call Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is ending his Senate campaign to run for the battleground House seat that Rep. Jared Golden is vacating. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 Maine Rep. Jared Golden will not run for reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection next year, opening up a rural Maine seat that could be tough for his party to hold.
Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025 Vulnerable Maine Rep. Jared Golden draws primary challenger - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a top Republican target representing a rural Maine seat, has drawn a high-profile primary challenger.
Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025 At the Races: The Art of the Sale - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including GOP's quest to sell the 'big beautiful' law.
Roll Call · May 20, 2025 Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine - Roll Call Rep. Jared Golden, the Maine Democrat who won a district that delivered its Electoral College vote to Trump, is running for reelection.
Roll Call · May 8, 2025 Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ad campaigns and vulnerable lawmakers.
Roll Call · May 5, 2025 Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage running for Congress - Roll Call Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced Monday that he was running for the state's 2nd District represented by Democrat Jared Golden.
Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025 At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department) - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including more federal layoffs and Senate retirements.
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024 Autocracy, Inc review – fears for liberalism and democracy Anne Applebaum’s book charts the rise of the world’s strongmen. Has the rules-based international order been defeated?
The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024 Voters don't always have final say -- state legislatures and governors are increasingly undermining ballot measures that win Less than half of Americans trust elected officials to act in the public’s interest.
The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022 Georgia’s runoff was a resounding rebuke of Trumpism. Will Republicans hear it? Come January, Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues will face a 51-49 Senate Democratic majority – making Biden’s job a little easier