Alaska Natives are celebrating Democrat Mary Peltola’s historic win in Alaska’s U.S. House special election.
Election 2022
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LePage, other leading Maine Republicans, silent on revelations Trump had trove of secret documents
Paul LePage, Bruce Poliquin and the state party decline to address recent developments, including possible obstruction, while Sen. Susan Collins condemns violent threats against FBI and federal prosecutors.
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Bath ballot set for council elections
Incumbents Jennifer DeChant and Julie Ambrosino are running unopposed for reelection to the Bath City Council along with new candidate Miriam Johnson. DeChant is running for Ward 5, Johnson in Ward 7 and Ambrosino is running for councilor at large. The election will be held Nov. 8 and absentee ballots will be available up to […]
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Enough is Enough approach diminishes role of Portland voters
The blanket approach of the new group, launched to defeat all 14 of November’s ballot questions, reflects distrust of the electorate.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Maine parties counting on national issues to mobilize their voters
The economy and an unpopular president are seen as advantages for Republicans, while Democrats focus on abortion, falling gas prices and student debt relief.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Youth vote will be critical to our climate response
As a scientist, I’d rather be working on graphs and describing solutions to the climate crisis. But upcoming elections matter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Enough is Enough’ campaign launches to fight all 14 Portland referendum questions
Former city councilor Nick Mavodones, one of the group’s leaders, says ‘trying to govern the city through referendum I think is a bad idea.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s 30-year career ends in loss to Nadler
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler’s victory ends a 30-year run in Congress for U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
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Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection effort is widely assumed to be a precursor to a presidential run in 2024, adding to a sense of urgency among Democrats to blunt his rise now.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
States are bracing for social media-fueled election violence
In Maine, a poll worker last year received a credible threat on Facebook.