In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.
Election 2020
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Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate
The Maine House speaker will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.
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Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville beats Sessions in Alabama Senate primary
Sessions was trying to take back the seat he held for 20 years before resigning to become President Trump’s attorney general in 2017.
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In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
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Flurry of absentee voting continues right up to Maine’s unusual July primary
Town and city clerks have been inundated with absentee ballots, and some election officials still expect to see voters at the polls for a primary that was delayed from June by the pandemic.
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Portland city councilor gets leadership role in Biden’s Maine campaign
Spencer Thibodeau will serve as the former vice president’s senior adviser for Maine, while James Stretch has been named state director.
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It’s Trump’s call on what the GOP convention will look like
After a venue change, spiking coronavirus cases and a sharp recession, Trump aides and allies are increasingly questioning whether it’s worth the trouble.
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‘Full speed ahead’ for Maine’s first election during pandemic
State and local officials say they feel confident Tuesday’s elections will go smoothly, despite a record number of primary voters having filed absentee ballots.
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Bill Nemitz: ‘The art of the email blast,’ by Eric and Don Jr.
Want to go on a summer guilt trip? Poke your nose under Team Trump’s tent.
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Biden forges brand of liberal populism to use against Trump
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee promises to address a pandemic-induced recession and centuries of racism and systemic inequalities.