National Platforms Turn to Press Herald for Election Day in Maine

June 9 marked Election Day in Maine, with key national and state primaries and local budget referendums on the ballot.

As the Press Herald staff delivered live coverage and results, national platforms tapped into our reporters' deep expertise in state politics and the issues that matter to Mainers.

Press Herald politics editor Kirby Wilson appeared on MS NOW, BBC Radio and Katie Couric's popular live video. Reporter Billy Kobin joined CNN to talk about the closely watched U.S. Senate primary.

Reporter Rachel Ohm appeared on News Nation to talk about the reasons behind the rise of Graham Platner.

As Maine continues to take center stage in the national conversation around the future of the U.S. Congress, the Press Herald will keep providing the on-the-ground, hyper-local, quality coverage that keeps Mainers and political observers across the country informed.

This election cycle will be highly consequential in Maine. It takes a trusted, experienced team of politics reporters at the Press Herald to cut through the national noise and cover what’s important to Mainers. Click the video to learn more about this talented team and what drives their work.