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Democrat Janet Mills Wins Maine's Race For Governor

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) was projected to have fended off a comeback bid from her predecessor, former Gov. Paul LePage (R), to win a second term. LePage, a conservative firebrand, moved to Florida after serving two terms from 2011 to 2019, but then moved back to Maine and took advantage of state law allowing his return to office.

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Associated Press News

Mills defeats LePage to win second term as Maine governor

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has turned back a challenge by Paul LePage, the bombastic former two-term Republican governor, to win a second term in Maine. The first woman to serve as governor of the state, Mills had touted pragmatic leadership during the pandemic, including executive orders that LePage decried as a “reign of terror.” LePage also faulted Mills’ spending during the pandemic as he sought a third four-year term, which would have made

1 year ago·United States

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The Hill

Maine governor beats back challenge from her GOP predecessor

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) was projected to have fended off a comeback bid from her predecessor, former Gov. Paul LePage (R), to win a second term in Tuesday’s election. CBS and NBC News called the race for Mills. LePage, a conservative firebrand, moved to Florida after serving two terms from 2011 to 2019 but…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Midterm results: Janet Mills beats Paul LePage in Maine gubernatorial election

Maine's gubernatorial race concluded on Nov. 8, along with several other races throughout the United States in the 2022 midterm elections.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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HuffPost

Democrat Janet Mills Wins Maine's Race For Governor

The Democratic incumbent held off a comeback bid from former Gov. Paul LePage, who is known for his inflammatory comments about the LGBTQ community, immigrants and race.

1 year ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Democrat Mills Wins Another Term as Maine Governor

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who has presided over some of the strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the country, ...

1 year ago·New York, United States

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npr

Maine Gov. Janet Mills wins second term, defeating former GOP Gov. Paul LePage

Mills beat former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, her longtime antagonist. The two clashed when he was governor and she was attorney general. He'd vowed to challenge her before he left office in 2019.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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