State and federal laws regulate what’s allowed inside and outside polling places in Maine. From firearms to clothing with political messages, here’s what you can expect if you want to vote in person on Election Day.
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In final debate, Collins and Gideon spar over Supreme Court, health care, abortion
Only the two front-runners in Maine’s closely watched Senate race were invited to participate in WMTW’s debate.
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Maskless GOP candidate faces firestorm after Trump rally
Michelle Kaplan said she’s a firm believer in science and masks.
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Bath House candidate: Misrepresentations were ’embellishments’ by third party
Christina Hughes, the Republican candidate for the Maine House District 52 seat, said claims in her campaign materials were embellished by her “editor,” and accepted responsibility for not proofreading before it was distributed.
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Man with weapons arrested at pro-Trump rally in Bangor
There were no injuries in the incident, which happened at a campaign event in Bangor featuring Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.
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Man arrested at Trump rally in Maine featuring South Dakota’s governor
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s security detail engaged a man who had 2 weapons, but a spokesperson said the Republican governor ‘was not in harm’s way’ at any point.
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Media election planners prepare for a night of unknowns
Election nights always have surprises, but the worry this year is being driven by the large number of people voting early or by mail, in part driven by the coronavirus.
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Hundreds of Trump supporters stranded in the cold for hours after Omaha rally
The crowd didn’t fully clear the rally site until after 12:30 a.m. – more than three-and-a-half hours after Trump left.
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Ballrooms, candles, luxury cottages: How millions of taxpayer and GOP dollars have flowed to Trump’s properties
Since his first month in office, the president has used his power to direct millions from U.S. taxpayers and his political supporters into his own businesses.
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Portland mayor promises more campaign finance transparency in wake of missing reports
After a report detailing $125,000 in contributions went undisclosed for nearly a month, Mayor Kate Snyder says she will work with councilors to increase online access to campaign finance reports.