In an ironic twist, Donald Trump-endorsed GOP running candidate feels betrayed after his family faces deportation under his policies: ‘That’s not right’ A change from hardline to inconsistent. We Got This Covered · Sep 24
DCCC adds Maine’s Matt Dunlap and 4 others to ‘Red to Blue’ program The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding five more candidates to its “Red to Blue” program for top recruits, including Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who defeated the group’s preferred candidate in a primary earlier this year. The other four candidates are running in Republican-held districts that backed Donald Trump… Roll Call · Aug 20
Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,… Roll Call · Jul 28
At the Races: Waiting on SCOTUS Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The end of June brings thunderstorms, fireworks and Supreme Court rulings. And one… Roll Call · Jun 25
When parties take victory laps too soon ANALYSIS — Republicans are reveling in recent primary losses of candidates preferred by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. But they don’t have to look back very far to see that upset primary winners can get elected to Congress, including some members of their own party. Democratic strategists tried to tip… Roll Call · Jun 23
A McCarthy-Linked Nonprofit Quietly Bankrolled 'Liberal' Pop-Up PACs to Hand-Pick Democrats' Weakest Candidates Federal filings reveal Republican-funded PACs, disguised with progressive names, influencing Democratic primaries by supporting weaker candidates, sparking controversy and scrutiny over campaign finance tactics. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Matt Dunlap wins Democratic primary for battleground Maine seat Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap has won the Democratic primary for the battleground 2nd District, handing another blow to House Democrats’ campaign arm, which had backed a different candidate. Dunlap narrowly trailed state Sen. Joe Baldacci after initial ballots were counted last week, but with no candidate winning a majority… Roll Call · Jun 19
At the Races: Tricks of the trade Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that… Roll Call · Jun 4
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood ends Senate bid to run for Golden’s seat - Roll Call Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is ending his Senate campaign to run for the battleground House seat that Rep. Jared Golden is vacating. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
Vulnerable Maine Rep. Jared Golden draws primary challenger - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a top Republican target representing a rural Maine seat, has drawn a high-profile primary challenger. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025
Maine's Ban on 'DEEZNTZ' Might Be Unconstitutional The state's new rules on vulgar vanity plates could amount to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination. Reason · May 6, 2022