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MAINE GOP GOVERNOR’S RACE ROUNDUP — March 6

Another week in the circus that is the Republican primary for governor

Trump Shrugs Off Rising Gas Prices, Will Maine Republican Candidates Fall in Line?

Higher gas prices also mean higher heating costs for Maine families

ICYMI: Collins Stood with Trump in War Powers Resolution Vote

Once again, Susan Collins sided with Donald Trump, voting against a war powers resolution that would have halted U.S. military action against Iran that Trump initiated without authorization from Congress

Collins Sides with Trump, Votes Against War Powers Resolution

Today, Susan Collins voted against a war powers resolution to stop Donald Trump from dragging the United States into war

Fact Check: Jonathan Bush’s Troubled Record as a Businessman

The non-Mainer with a shady business background

ICYMI: Out-of-State MAGA Billionaire Dumps $1.3 Million Into Maine GOP Primary to Boost Garrett Mason

This morning, the Bangor Daily News highlighted the increased spending Illinois-based MAGA billion Richard Uihlein is investing to buy Garrett Mason the gubernatorial race.

MAINE DEMOCRATS REPORT SURGING CAUCUS TURNOUT HEADING INTO 2026 MIDTERMS

Caucus turnout surges nearly 18% as voters signal they're ready to win in 2026

NEW: Portland Press Herald Editorial Calls Out Collins’ Support of Save Act

Her support for the “wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing bill” shows “display of loyalty to the president”

RACE TO THE RIGHT: Bobby Charles Doubles Down on Supporting Trump Administration’s ICE Operations as Mainers Demand Accountability

As Charles offers blanket support for Trump’s ICE operations, the rest of the Republican field must answer: Do they stand with ICE and Trump-style extremism or with Maine families?

Democrats Hold the House Majority with Scott Harriman Victory in HD 94

Tonight, Democrats secured a critical victory in House District 94. Scott Harriman’s victory is a win for working families both in the district and across Maine. 

ICYMI: Susan Collins is Fundraising Off Election Misinformation [American Journal News]

In case you missed it, despite Maine voters having “overwhelmingly” rejected a referendum that would impose new voting restrictions less than one year ago, Susan Collins is now fundraising off of her support for the SAVE Act, which could strip voting access from more than 300,000 Maine women.

ICYMI: Collins’ reelection campaign video features anti-abortion Maine lawmaker [Maine Beacon]

In case you missed it, Susan Collins featured a prominent anti-abortion lawmaker in her campaign launch video, according to new reporting from the Maine Beacon. 

NEW: Bangor Daily News Editorial Criticizes Collins’ Support of SAVE Act

The harmful and “unnecessary” legislation is based on “false claims” of voter fraud 

ICYMI: Collins Backs Bill that Could Disenfranchise 300K+ Maine Women

Collins Gave Trump Administration a “Crucial Vote” Towards Passing Voter Suppression Bill

ICYMI: MDP Executive Director Calls Out Susan Collins’ Reelection Campaign

In case you missed it, Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson responded to Susan Collins’ reelection launch by calling out her decades-long record and making clear that Mainers see through it

ICYMI: MDP Calls Out Susan Collins’ Reelection Campaign

In case you missed it, the Maine Democratic Party held a press call today responding to Susan Collins’ reelection campaign announcement and outlining what’s at stake for Mainers in 2026

MDP Statement on Susan Collins Launching Reelection Campaign After Failing Maine

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson released the following statement on Sen. Susan Collins announcing her campaign for reelection

ICYMI: “ICE fight puts Collins on defensive in Maine Senate race” [The Hill]

In case you missed it, Susan Collins is on the defensive over her handling of ICE funding – creating new problems for national Republicans in one of their toughest battleground states

As ACA Tax Credit Negotiations Collapse, Collins Has Failed Mainers on Health Care

As negotiators on Capitol Hill admit that talks of a deal on ACA subsidies have fallen apart, one thing remains clear: Susan Collins has utterly failed Mainers, who are now losing access to affordable health care

ICYMI: Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Collins is Slammed After Praise from Trump

“There are signs that her moderate schtick isn’t selling anymore”