The two Congressional candidates from Maine’s Second District will step onto the debate stage Thursday night. The race in Maine’s Second District is one of the more hotly contested races this cycle. It’s expected to be close and could ultimately tip the balance of power in the U.

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden and his Republican challenger, Austin Theriault, will square off in their first debate Thursday night.

By voting yes on Question 1, we can take a stand against the overwhelming influence of money in politics and ensure that the voices of regular Mainers are heard. Let’s protect our democracy and keep Maine elections fair. Please join me in voting yes on Question 1.

Democratic nominee Golden ultimately won under ranked-choice voting. Many liberals who voted for the independent candidates ranked him second. As a result, this was the first time a Maine incumbent lost in over 100 years - demonstrating the rank-choice voting proponents’ claim that the system makes elections more competitive.

Debates for Maine’s three federal races kick off this week, starting with a series of face-offs for the two candidates vying to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The race is closely watched nationally along with a handful of other swing district races that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

The two Congressional candidates from Maine’s Second District will step onto the debate stage Thursday night. The race in Maine’s Second District is one of the more hotly contested races this cycle. It’s expected to be close and could ultimately tip the balance of power in the U.

UMF hosted a "Get Ready to Vote" concert event where folks could register to vote and hear local live music. FARMINGTON – People gathered inside the Emery Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington [UMF] on Thursday, Sept. 26, to complete voter registration and enjoy live music.

View Presidential Election early voting results by state map, see the battleground states, and key races to watch from NBC News.

House District 58 includes Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, New Sharon, Rome and Vienna. Social media accounts www.votesharonfrost.com Education: University of Rochester, B.A., Russian; Columbia Teachers College, M.A., TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Maine voters will elect a new Legislature. We sent a questionnaire to each candidate who is running for Senate and House of Representatives in our readership area. Their responses will be available at centralmaine.com as they are received.