AUGUSTA — With high-profile federal races and the governor’s contest on the ballot, it’s easy to overlook the 186 Maine legislative seats up for grabs this year.
But decisions made by state lawmakers impact daily lives, from local school funding to healthcare access, the state minimum wage to electricity prices.
That’s why both parties are gearing up for competitive races.
“Maine Democrats are targeting state legislative races across the state — some of which we think we can flip with slim margins, some which we know we need to hold in order to retain a majority in Augusta, and others where
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.