Maine Political Observer

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 10 hours ago

Maine Senate Race: A CNN poll puts Democrat Troy Jackson at 49% and Republican Susan Collins at 45%, but the race remains close, with the margin within the poll’s error range. With Election Day less than a week away, candidates are making their final appeals. Voting Deadline: Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot in Maine. Requests are due by 5 p.m.; completed ballots must reach the local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Election Oversight: Federal election monitors are set to visit South Portland polling locations, as scrutiny of election administration intensifies.

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Oct. 27, 2026

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Maine AG Joins Lawsuit Claiming Trump Administration is Enabling Corporate Corruption

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Newsradio WGAN - Maine

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Owned By	Saga Communications Inc. (Towerview LLC led by Daniel Tisch owns 19%) through Portland Media Group
Year Founded	1938
Website	wgan.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, South Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Maine DEA Announces 3 Arrests in Lengthy Drug Investigation

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B98.5 - Maine

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1968
Website	www.b985.fm
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Augusta
Owner Country	United States

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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey sues Trump administration

WFVX - Maine |

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WFVX - Maine

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Owned By	Joseph R. Fuchs through Rockfleet Broadcasting & Bangor Communications
Year Founded	2003
Website	www.foxbangor.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Bangor
Owner Country	United States

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Political Profiles 2026 - Maine Senate District 1

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WAGM - Maine

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.wagmtv.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Presque Isle
Owner Country	United States

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Maine Maritime Academy’s presence is growing on the world stage says current president

Island Ad-Vantages - Maine |

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Island Ad-Vantages - Maine

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Owned By	Nathaniel Barrows through Penobscot Bay Press
Year Founded	1882
Website	https://penobscotbaypress.com/island-ad-vantages/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Stonington
Owner Country	United States

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Before Citizens United, Corporations Spent $12.8 Million on 2010 Elections. In 2026? $737 Million

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Common Dreams

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Owned By	Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit, Founder and Director Craig Brown)
Year Founded	1997
Website	https://www.commondreams.org/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Maine files lawsuit, accusing Trump administration of enabling fraud and corruption

WMTW 8 - Maine |

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WMTW 8 - Maine

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.wmtw.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Westbrook
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal

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KMBC 9 - Missouri

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kmbc.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Owner Country	United States

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