Sen. Angus King warns that Trump loyalists in Congress threaten our very democracy. He’s right.
2020 Elections
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Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws
Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Bill Nemitz: A quiet ceremony, propelled by a proud history
The gathering of Maine’s four electors brought much-needed tranquility to a turbulent moment in history.
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Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time
The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.
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Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine’s four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Maine’s outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.
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After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19
A person working on a recount of ballots at the Portland Expo this week initially tested positive for the virus but a second test showed a negative result, city officials say.
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Volunteer involved in Portland recount tests positive for COVID-19
A city official confirmed Friday that a volunteer working on the hand recount tested positive, and that state officials were informing those who may have had contact with that person.
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A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state
Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
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How centuries-old regional differences explain the 2020 presidential election
The United States is made up of 11 distinct regions, and their boundaries showed up again at the polls this month.