A number of incumbents were on their way to reclaim state house or senate seats, according to partial results provided by the Associated Press. With about 50 percent of District 24 precincts counted, Democrat Den. Brownie Carson appears to be cruising to victory over Republican challenger Diana Garcia, 13,169-6,257. With 18 out of 20 precincts […]
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Fresh off historic victory, Mills says Medicaid expansion and opioid crisis will be priorities
The Democrat says she will expand Medicaid as soon as possible after she takes office in January and becomes the first woman to serve as governor in Maine’s 198-year history.
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Figdor wins seat on Portland school board
Emily Figdor defeated fellow activist Jeanne Swanton, who had the backing of Portland’s political establishment.
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Voters put Democrats in charge at State House with majorities in House and Senate
The party captures clear majorities in both chambers, and with Janet Mills in the Blaine House, Maine will return to one-party rule by Democrats for the first time since 2008.
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Three Portland city councilors re-elected, one narrowly
At-large Councilor Nicholas Mavodones barely defeats challenger Joey Brunelle once all votes are counted Wednesday morning, and Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau win handily.
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Andrew Robinson rolls to easy win over Seth Carey in district attorney race
AUBURN — Voters re-elected District Attorney Andrew Robinson on Tuesday and rejected a Republican challenger whose law license is suspended after an allegation of domestic violence, putting an end to the one of the state’s more bizarre campaigns. Seth Carey, who won a Republican primary in June despite being barred from the courtroom, lost by a […]
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Maine ballot proposal for tax-funded home care going down to lopsided defeat
Question 1, the proposed income tax surcharge to fund home care for the elderly and disabled, appeared to be headed for defeat late Tuesday. With 352 of 574 precincts reporting, the measure was headed for defeat with 63 percent of voters against it. The measure would create a mechanism to subsidize the cost of in-home […]
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Berry leads District 55 race with two of three towns reporting
BOWDOINHAM — With results from two thirds of District 55 reported, incumbent Democrat Seth Berry held a sizable lead and was poised to retain his seat in the Maine House as of early Wednesday morning. Bowdoinham backed Berry 1,036 to 623 over Guy Lebida, while the race was closer in Richmond — 894 to 665. […]
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Topsham voters sold on medical marijuana retail
Topsham — Topsham voters are OK with allowing medical marijuana retail in town, but aren’t sold when it comes to recreational sales. Local voters faced a trio of nonbinding marijuana referendums to gauge their feelings on how the town should handle marijuana rules and what should and shouldn’t be allowed. Voters showed support for medical marijuana […]
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Poliquin-Golden race likely will come down to ranked-choice voting
It appears likely that ranked-choice voting, being used for the first time in a congressional election, will determine whether Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin returns for a third term or cedes his 2nd District seat to Democrat Jared Golden of Lewiston. After one of the most costly and closely watched campaigns in the country, results early […]