AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSenate Upset: Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Susan Collins, ending the Maine Republican’s 30-year Senate career. Jackson, a former state Senate president and fifth-generation logger, campaigned on the cost of housing and health care. Governor’s Race: Democrat Hannah Pingree won the governor’s race, while Chellie Pingree secured another term in Maine’s 1st Congressional District. The 2nd District contest between Democrat Matt Dunlap and Republican Paul LePage remained too close to call. Statehouse: Democrats added seats in the Legislature, giving Pingree a stronger majority as she prepares to address a projected budget gap of more than $1 billion. National Shift: Maine’s Senate flip helped Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, setting up a major check on President Donald Trump’s agenda. Drought Relief: The USDA is offering disaster assistance to Maine farmers and livestock producers affected by drought; eligible producers can contact their local USDA service center.
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