PORTLAND (AP) — A hotly contested race that could determine whether Democrats seize control of the U.S. House is getting attention on Election Day in Maine, which is using ranked-choice voting for the first time in congressional races. Two-term Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin looked to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Jared Golden in the […]
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Mainers choosing successor to bombastic GOP Gov. LePage
PORTLAND (AP) — Three candidates are vying Tuesday for the opportunity to succeed bombastic Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who is term-limited after eight years in office. Republican businessman Shawn Moody and Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills were on the Election Day ballot along with independent state Treasurer Terry Hayes. The entire field of candidates agrees […]
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Our View: With Election Day turnout, Maine sets high standard
A new report confirms that it’s no coincidence that voter participation is higher in states that encourage access.
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Midterm elections take on blatantly racial tone rarely seen
Republicans are testing whether they can win by stoking racist fears, following the example set by President Trump in 2016.
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Waterville group challenging absentee ballots of 150 Colby students
The addresses used could cause confusion over which wards and districts a student should be voting in, but the city clerk says the problem is easily fixed.
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Maine secretary of state assures voters that state’s election system is secure
As concerns about the security of voter databases in Georgia make headlines, Maine’s top election official says the state’s use of paper ballots makes for a more secure system.
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NBC and Fox News say they’ll stop airing Trump campaign ad deemed racist
The ad, featuring an immigrant convicted of murder, aired during Sunday night football on NBC.
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‘Dark money’ helps fuel litany of campaign ads in … Maine?
PORTLAND (AP) — The battle over who will represent Maine in the largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River is the most expensive political race in state history, leading to more television campaign ads than any other state and underscoring millions of dollars of so-called “dark money” pouring into the race. That boils down […]
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Maine would be first to offer universal home care
AUGUSTA (AP) — More than 2 million dollars has poured into the campaign over a first-in-the-nation ballot proposal to provide universal home care in Maine. Leaders of the campaign, funded by liberal out-of-state groups, want Maine to pioneer a new model other states could mimic by providing care, regardless of income. Supporters say the need […]
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Daughtry faces third challenge by Stevens for Brunswick’s House seat
BRUNSWICK — Incumbent House District 49 Rep. Matthea “Mattie” Daughtry, D-Brunswick, is being challenged by Republican candidate Michael Stevens for the third time this November. The district covers West Brunswick and includes most of Brunswick’s downtown. Daughtry was elected to the Legislature in 2012. Stevens, also a Brunswick resident, lost to Daughtry in both 2014 and 2016. […]