Maine Green Party U.S. Senate Candidate Goes Independent To Ease Path To Ballot

Maine Green Party U.S. Senate Candidate Goes Independent To Ease Path To Ballot

One alternative U.S. Senate candidate in Maine found what she thinks is an easier way to qualify to be on the ballot in November's election.

Lisa Savage, an educator from Solon, Maine, initially wanted to run as a member of the Maine Green Independent Party, but decided against it because of the signature requirements to get on the ballot, according to the Associated Press. Instead, she now plans to run as an independent.

Former Massachusetts Secretary of State Michael Connolly Backing Mike Bloomberg
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Former Massachusetts Secretary of State Michael Connolly Backing Mike Bloomberg

Matthew McDonald

Michael Connolly, who as Massachusetts Secretary of State was once one of a handful of prominent state officials who identified as pro-life, is backing former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg for president.

Connolly attended a Bloomberg event at Carrie Nation Restaurant and Cocktail Club on Beacon Street near Tremont Street in Boston on Tuesday, February 25, according to State House News Service.

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