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South Portland District 1 councilor is challenged in re-election bid

by Kelley Bouchard October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Experienced incumbent Claude Morgan faces political newcomer Jocelyn Leighton in citywide election.

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Four vie for two Cape Elizabeth council seats

by Sean Murphy October 5, 2020October 4, 2020

The seats are being vacated by Valerie Adams and Christopher Straw, who have both declined to run for re-election.

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Three running for Cape Elizabeth school board

by Sean Murphy October 5, 2020October 4, 2020

They are seeking seats vacated by board members Hope Straw and Nasir Shir, who have both declined to seek re-election.

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Four compete for open at-large seat on Portland City Council

by Randy Billings October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

District 4 Councilor Justin Costa is running against political newcomers April Fournier, Ronald Gan and Laura Kelley.

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Disabled voters have multiple ways to cast ballots in Maine

by Scott Thistle October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Efforts to improve voting access for Mainers with disabilities range from a new online system to a new guide for families and caretakers of residents living in long-term care.

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Delays in verifying mail-in ballots will slow election tally

by ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

Potential problems are looming most acutely in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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Can Susan Collins survive Trump’s takeover of the Republican Party?

by Eric Russell October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

The four-term Republican senator was once among the most popular in the country. Now she’s the least and her latest bid for re-election has her in an unfamiliar role: underdog.