Independent U.S. Senate hopeful Lisa Savage picks up backing of one-time Democratic rival

Bre Kidman, who finished third in the Democratic Senate primary, bucks tradition to endorse Savage instead of the primary's winner, Sara Gideon.

Sara Gideon cruised to victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary

The Freeport Democrat will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.

Democratic battle to take on Collins heads to primary vote Tuesday

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, the clear favorite, faces two more progressive candidates: lobbyist Betsy Sweet and attorney Bre Kidman.

Gideon reports raising $8 million, more than double amount raised by Collins

Maine's U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions of dollars more before the November elections.

It’s unlikely Mainers will be casting ballots until at least July

Voting on everything from school budgets to congressional primaries unlikely to occur before July 14.

Maine Democrats wary of endorsing presidential candidates

Jared Golden says Michael Bloomberg would be the wrong choice but doesn't express a preference among the others.

How surviving a rape at age 15 helped spur Bre Kidman to run for US Senate

A terrible night in Finland in 2003 left the Saco lawyer determined to fight for justice after seeing Brett Kavanaugh win a U.S. Supreme Court seat.

Democrats hopeful as they bring campaigns for U.S. Senate to rural Sangerville Grange