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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Oct. 30, 2026: Maine's two most consequential races
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Oct 30, 2026 |
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Oct. 22, 2026: The 2026 campaign season's final moments
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Oct. 16, 2026: It's been a bountiful debate season. Here's what we've learned so far
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Oct. 8, 2026: Takeaways from the first Collins-Jackson debate
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Oct. 1, 2026: Old foes face off once more in 2nd District contest
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Sept. 25, 2026: Assessing the fallout from ProPublica's Susan Collins bombshell
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Sept. 23, 2026: ProPublica reporter shares key takeaways from investigative story involving Susan Collins
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Sept. 17, 2026: Pervasive dark money is swamping Maine Senate race
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Sept. 10, 2026: Checking in on Maine's gubernatorial contest
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026: Jackson vs. Cicero in the Maine Senate race
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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July 28, 2026: Troy Jackson is about to go under the national microscope. Here's a look at his past
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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July 17, 2026: Who are the candidates hoping to become Maine's Senate nominee, and what happens next?
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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June 26, 2026: We're through the primaries. Here's how things are shaping up for November
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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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 |