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Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races
politics17 days ago

Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races

In the 2026 U.S. Senate races for Georgia and Maine, incumbents Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are emphasizing their track records of delivering federal resources to local communities. Ossoff highlights support for veterans and infrastructure in rural Georgia, while Collins promotes her seniority-driven funding for housing and environmental projects in Maine. Both candidates argue that their long tenure and ability to secure specific local benefits outweigh ideological disagreements or national policy failures.

via AP News|
#georgia-politics#jon-ossoff#maine-politics
Vance’s Maine Rally Highlights GOP Tariff and Socialism Divisions
politics1 month ago

Vance’s Maine Rally Highlights GOP Tariff and Socialism Divisions

Vice President JD Vance visited Maine on August 24 to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterms, framing the election as a battle against socialism. His appearance in Brewer coincided with escalating trade tensions with Canada, creating a political dilemma for the administration. While Vance pushed for voter patience regarding economic policies, key local Republican figures, including Senator Susan Collins and gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles, skipped the event due to scheduling conflicts and public disagreements with the administration's tariff policies. The visit underscored the challenges the GOP faces in swing districts where voters are concerned about inflation and trade impacts.

via Maine Public|
#canada-tariffs#jd-vance#maine-politics
politics1 month ago

Vance pitches Maine voters on Republican economics as Trump escalates Canada trade war

Vice President JD Vance visited Maine on August 24 to rally support for Republican candidates, arguing that the party is lowering consumer prices. However, his pitch coincided with President Trump’s decision to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and steel, a move that threatens Maine’s border economy. While Vance praised Senator Susan Collins for her independence, she skipped the event, highlighting a rift between the White House and the GOP senator in a state where voters are increasingly critical of the administration’s economic policies.

via Politico|
#2026-midterm-elections#jd-vance#maine-politics
Old Fort Kent Incident Resurfaces as Troy Jackson Runs for Senate
politics2 months ago

Old Fort Kent Incident Resurfaces as Troy Jackson Runs for Senate

A 1988 Fort Kent police report obtained by the Bangor Daily News details a night when 19-year-old Troy Jackson kicked in a door, punched a man, and allegedly pushed his partner, Lana Pelletier; Jackson acknowledged the assault and paid a $50 fine, while Pelletier later disputed the police account in statements released by his campaign; Jackson has no criminal record per a background check, and the episode is resurfacing as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate amid scrutiny in a race that could determine control of the chamber.

via Bangor Daily News|
#1988-assault#fort-kent#lana-pelletier
Maine's Populist Pick Faces National Scrutiny in Collins Run
politics2 months ago

Maine's Populist Pick Faces National Scrutiny in Collins Run

Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson, a long-time logger and former Senate president, to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, after a chaotic nominating process sparked by Graham Platner’s scandal. The piece traces Jackson’s path from border protests and labor activism to a populist, working-class champion in Maine politics, his clashes with lobbyists and lawmakers, his shift from Republican to Democrat with ties to Bernie Sanders, and the national scrutiny he now faces as he campaigns with 99 days to go.

via Maine Public|
#democrats#labor-movement#maine-politics
politics3 months ago

Platner exits Maine Senate bid in a blaze of grievance, ignoring advisers’ plea for gratitude

Amid a POLITICO report that a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2022, Platner ignored advisers’ pleas for a gracious, conciliatory farewell and released an 11‑minute, defiant video blaming the establishment and the corporate media for undermining his campaign. The move triggered a scramble within Maine Democrats over replacement plans, with a convention framework discussed and national groups redirecting resources to back a new nominee; Troy Jackson filed to run, and other potential contenders (Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban) weighed bids as the party pivots to replace him.

via Politico|
#campaign-strategy#democrats#graham-platner
Maine Senate Campaign Strategist Faces Threat Allegations Over Exposed Sexting Past
politics4 months ago

Maine Senate Campaign Strategist Faces Threat Allegations Over Exposed Sexting Past

Graham Platner’s top strategist Morris Katz admitted in 2019 to sending nude images of himself; he’s now accused of threatening a former aide who publicized Platner’s sexting history, a development that compounds scrutiny of Platner’s Maine Senate bid and echoes Katz’s controversial past with Katie Hill and Zohran Mamdani.

via freebeacon.com|
#graham-platner#maine-politics#morris-katz
Wife’s concerns over explicit texts haunt Platner’s Maine Senate bid
politics4 months ago

Wife’s concerns over explicit texts haunt Platner’s Maine Senate bid

After entering the Maine U.S. Senate race, Graham Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide she’d found sexually explicit texts he sent to other women during their marriage, a disclosure reported by the Wall Street Journal ahead of a Labor Day rally with Bernie Sanders; the episode could raise questions about campaign optics for Platner.

via Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram|
#campaign-concerns#graham-platner#maine-politics
Mills exits Maine Senate race as Platner surges to the lead
politics5 months ago

Mills exits Maine Senate race as Platner surges to the lead

Gov. Janet Mills abruptly dropped out of the Democratic U.S. Senate primary against Susan Collins after a late entry, fundraising shortfalls and a divided caucus left her with limited momentum and resources. Political newcomer Graham Platner capitalized on Mills’ missteps, campaigned across the state, and maintained a polling lead even as Mills halted advertising. National donors and the party offered little help, while Republicans framed Platner as Collins’ stronger general-election foe. Mills’ exit signals a historic shift in Maine politics and echoes past upsets in the state.

via Bangor Daily News|
#campaign-finance#graham-platner#janet-mills