The Democrats trying to replace Janet Mills run away from her on tribal rights

Candidates’ support signals tribal rights may be a top issue for Maine’s next governor

A participant in a Wabanaki Alliance rally on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Maine State House in Augusta. Oct. 9, 2023. (Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)While the election for Maine’s next governor is still more than a year out, several candidates have already made day one pledges to support a cause that’s been stalled by the current governor: tribal sovereignty.  Seven of the 16 candidates running for governor in 2026, when Gov. Janet Mills wil…

Janet Mills Has A Native American Problem That Her Democrat Friends Don't Want To Acknowledge

Funny how those empty campaign promises that come back to bite you are made all the more painful when your own party goes south on your false claims. Just ask Janet Mills, who when running against her Republican predecessor complained he wasn’t doing enough for Native Americans. The governor has left unfilled four seats on [...] The post Janet Mills Has A Native American Problem That Her Democrat Friends Don’t Want To Acknowledge appeared first …

The Democrats trying to replace Janet Mills run away from her on tribal rights

PoliticsOur political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read more Politics coverage here. Gov. Janet Mills has repeatedly clashed with legislative Democrats on tribal rights. The party’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates are also breaking with her on the is…