Besides helping elect a president today, the state is voting on two congressional seats, the makeup of the Legislature, six ballot questions, and local races and issues.
Election 2016
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Record early voting levels may give Clinton an edge
The AP estimates that early votes could top 50 million, amounting to nearly 40 percent of all ballots.
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Elbowing each other all the way, Trump and Clinton near the finish
Clinton urges voters to embrace a ‘hopeful, inclusive, bighearted America,’ while Trump calls for support to ‘beat the corrupt system.’
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Clinton, Trump sprint across U.S. as Election Day nears
They try to gain advantage in some battleground states and lock down leads in others.
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FBI won’t recommend charges against Clinton based on new emails, Comey says
The director says a review of newly discovered emails has not changed the bureau’s assessment that she should not be prosecuted.
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Poll shows Clinton leads Trump by 5 points nationally
The latest Post-ABC Tracking Poll finds that 55 percent of the Democrat’s backers said their vote is based mainly on support for her.
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Still not sure where you stand? Here’s your guide to Maine’s ballot questions
On Tuesday, Mainers will vote directly on issues like marijuana legalization, the minimum wage, gun control and more.
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Trump rushed off stage in Reno by security but quickly returns
Meanwhile, a press bus carrying reporters covering Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine’s stops in Florida was hit at high speed.
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Judge rules against Democrats
A federal judge rejected their claim that the Republicans were working with the Trump campaign to intimidate voters.
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Presidential homestretch nearing hectic finish
Celebrities sing Hillary Clinton’s praises while Donald Trump presses into Democratic strongholds.