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Local Elections

Published
November 2, 2021

Democrat elected to fill Augusta-area House seat previously held by Republican

Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in race to fill vacant spot of House District 86, according to unofficial results.
Published
November 2, 2021

Pride and Cohen win South Portland City Council seats

Voters picked one of two candidates who offered a more moderate approach and backed a $4.5 million open space bond.
Published
November 2, 2021

Close Portland City Council race headed to Wednesday morning runoff

Two council candidates won clear victories Tuesday, but a four-way at-large race will be decided by ranked-choice runoff scheduled for Wednesday morning..
Published
November 2, 2021

Ballot measure calling for smaller shelters in Portland falls short with 31% of the vote

The unofficial result means the city likely will be able to move forward with its plan to build a 208-bed homeless services center without a legal battle.
Published
November 2, 2021

Westbrook voters approve ranked-choice voting in municipal elections

The call for change sprang from a grassroots effort and reflects a growing national interest in the alternative voting method.

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Published
October 25, 2021

Developers backing Portland’s shelter plan spend $40,000 on referendum

A commercial real estate agent and a local developer have formed a ballot question committee to support Option C, which would allow the city's 208-bed homeless services center in Riverton to move forward.
Published
October 25, 2021

In South Portland council races, it’s moderates against progressives

Mayor Misha Pride is challenged by longtime school board Chairman Richard Matthews in District 3, and former councilor Linda Cohen faces human rights leader Margaret Brownlee in District 4.
Published
October 19, 2021

Portland charter commissioners warned of pitfalls of voting rights for noncitizens

Portland is once again debating whether to be the first city in Maine to allow noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. But immigration experts warn of unintended consequences.
Published
October 10, 2021

Toxic politics taking its toll on Portland’s public servants

The tension that has been building in recent years between an energized, aggressive progressive movement and more moderate city officials seems to have spiked in the last week.
Published
October 7, 2021

Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race

A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.