Election 2016 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, Politics

Women, minorities poised for gains in Congress

by Associated Press October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

But the next Congress is still expected to remain overwhelmingly white, male and middle-aged.

Local & State, News, Politics

Young voters in Maine could sway tight races

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

Ballot questions on raising the minimum wage and legalizing marijuana could draw 18- to 30-year-olds on Election Day.

Nation & World, News, Politics

FBI gets warrant to search emails in Clinton case

by Matt Zapotosky, Ellen Nakashima and Rosalind S. Helderman The Washington Post October 30, 2016October 31, 2016

Officials say the messages include correspondence linked to the Democratic presidential nominee and her top aide Huma Abedin, former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s estranged wife.

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Sanders will campaign for Clinton in Portland on Tuesday

October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

The Vermont senator will speak at 6:30 p.m. at Deering High School.

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How Gary Johnson wants to transform America

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

Less government and more freedom are the underlying principles of the Libertarian candidate’s vision.

Local & State, News, Politics

Poll: Cain and Poliquin virtually tied, again

by Rachel Ohm October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

With less than two weeks until the election, the race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain shows her up by one percentage point in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.