PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 16, 2022
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage turned in nomination papers for a third term on Wednesday. Republican Bruce Poliquin, who is running for his old job in Congress and wants to unseat Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, walked with LePage from the Blaine House to the State House. “Under the leadership of Governor Mills, Maine has one of the highest vaccination rates, one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates, a record budget surplus, and a record high rainy day fund,” Janet Mills’ campaign manager said.