Politics & Government

There has been scant polling in the district's hotly contested Republican and Democratic primaries, but one recent survey found half of voters remain undecided. For Democratic voters, a large field of candidates isn’t helping provide clarity.

In the last two years, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity. Users can bet on pretty much anything, including the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries in Connecticut.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald’s leave begins immediately, the court announced on Friday. No reason was provided.

The Afrikaners are expected to settle in Vermont before the end of September as a result of an executive order signed last year by President Donald Trump.

Troy Jackson has long pushed for the rights of the working class, but will now face heightened scrutiny from the national press and the Republican Party on his record and conduct in the Maine Legislature.

A DNC committee voted to have South Carolina host the party's first presidential primary in 2028. But by state law, New Hampshire must hold its presidential primary at least seven days before any “similar” election.

The two Democrats vying for the chance to unseat Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November share a significant political liability: Most voters have no idea who they are.

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

The logger and former Maine Senate president turned out supporters across the state over the weekend, especially among Maine's organized labor community and former supporters of Graham Platner.

The logger and former Maine Senate president appeared to have dominated Saturday's delegate-selection meetings in half of Maine's counties. His top rivals for the nomination had withdrawn from the race or suspended their campaigns by Sunday evening.