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The 2nd District congressman also did not attend this week's House Democratic caucus meeting to discuss the state of the president's reelection campaign because he says only Biden — not Democratic leaders — can decide the next steps.

The three-term Democratic incumbent criticized other Democrats for predicting that another Trump term would endanger the nation. Instead, he said it will be up to Congress — as it has been in the past — to block harmful policies.

Gov. Janet Mills as well as the Legislature's two top leaders said Biden's policies and track record far outweigh any questions prompted by a single night. Republicans, meanwhile, say the debate was further proof of Biden's weakness.

Denise Tepler, a former state lawmaker from Topsham, maintained her narrow lead over Jean Guzzetti after a hand-recount in the Democratic primary.

Maine typically has among the nation's highest voter participation rates during presidential elections.

Russell and Andrew Piantidosi were vying to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Chellie Pingree this fall in the left-leaning district.

Former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault has won the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden this fall in Maine’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District.

Tuesday is primary election day in Maine (again) as voters head to the polls to select party nominees for Congress, the Legislature and local offices.

The former actor and Marine is competing against a fellow state lawmaker, former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault, for the Republican nomination next Tuesday.

Now a first-term legislator representing northern Aroostook County, Theriault has picked up former President Trump's endorsement and more than $1 million in donations in his primary run against Mike Soboleski.