Maine's Political Pulse
By Steve Mistler, Kevin Miller
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The Maine Political Pulse features news and analysis of politics and government by correspondents Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller. Both have extensive experience covering the Maine Legislature, U.S. Congress and state elections for newspapers like the Portland Press Herald and now for Maine Public. The Pulse is offered as a podcast and a newsletter and is excerpted for broadcast segments during All Things Considered and Morning Edition. You can subscribe to the newsletter here and you can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming services.
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May 15, 2026: Looking to topple Bobby Charles, Maine's GOP primary candidates are turning to an unlikely tool
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May 15, 2026 |
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May 14, 2026: How the Democrats running to be Maine's next governor are trying to stand out from the crowd
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May 14, 2026 |
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March 19, 2026: In attacking Graham Platner, Maine Gov. Janet Mills hopes women will energize her U.S. Senate bid
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Feb. 20, 2026: All eyes are on this special House election in Lewiston. Here's why
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Jan. 16, 2026: Maine political leaders react as rumors swirl about ICE action
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Jan. 2, 2026: A conversation with Rep. Jared Golden on his decision not to run again
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Dec. 12, 2025: Deep-pocketed groups are already spending on the Maine U.S. Senate race. Here’s an early guide
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Nov. 14, 2025: Angus King broke ranks to help end the government shutdown. The backlash has been withering
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Nov. 5, 2025: Maine voters reject elections overhauls, enact red-flag gun bill
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Oct. 31, 2025: Here's your last-minute guide to Questions 1 and 2 on Tuesday's ballot
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Oct. 24, 2025: Will Graham Platner's commanding polling lead falter amid stream of opposition research releases?
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Oct. 15, 2025: What Janet Mills' entrance means for the Senate race in Maine
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Oct. 15, 2025: With Question 2, voters will weigh in on whether Maine's current gun-confiscation law is sufficient
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Oct. 6, 2025: Does Maine's Question 1 call for commonsense voter ID changes or will it undermine absentee voting?
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Sept. 11, 2025: Maine's Democratic Senate primary is taking early shape
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Aug. 21, 2025: Who is Graham Platner and why is he everywhere right now?
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Aug. 14, 2025: GOP gubernatorial hopeful takes aim at one of Maine's Somali-American lawmakers
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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June 20, 2025: Wrapping up the legislative session
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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June 6, 2025: Maine lawmakers spar over 'red flag' proposal
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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May 16, 2025: Rewriting Jan. 6, a possible primary challenge for Jared Golden
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May 16, 2025 |