In July, 3,793 Mainers registered to vote, which was higher than every month since the 2023 November election.

Amid calls from Republicans to tone down the rhetoric around the election, Gov. Janet Mills reiterated her belief that democracy is on the ballot

Maine Democrats unveiled and adopted their 2024 party platform over the weekend, pledging to safeguard democracy, defend reproductive health rights, push for more affordable housing and combat the growing threat of climate change, among other stances.

Maine legislators split mostly along party lines to back bills for a waiting period, background checks, and limits on rapid firing devices