Conservatives say the developments will only accelerate their exit from one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations.
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Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election
Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
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In election, support for abortion rights was about much more
Support for abortion rights drove women to the polls in Tuesday’s elections.
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Republicans thought they could make gains in New England. A blue wave hit instead.
Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.
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Republicans eye narrow win in House, but Democrats still hold out hope
Two days after polls closed, Republicans still had not wrapped up the 218 seats needed to win a majority.
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Tom Purcell: Jokes to ease your election woes or reinforce your joy
This week, half the country will be upset by the midterm election results and half will be elated. Regardless, politics is causing every one of us more stress than it ought to, but believe it or not, there is, hopefully, still some humor that we can all enjoy. Since Congress has a lower approval rating […]
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Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states
Even with Democratic gains, Republicans still will control more states and more total legislative seats.
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Incumbent Pious Ali wins City Council at-large race, newcomers take District 3 City Council and school board seats
Pious Ali and Regina Phillips took home landslide victories in their respective City Council races. Julianne Opperman beat out incumbent Adam Burk in the race to represent District 3 on the Portland school board.
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Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after Republicans’ uneven election
Former President Donald Trump sought to use the midterms as an opportunity to prove his enduring political influence after losing the White House in 2020.
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Record spending to support top candidates for governor exceeded $40 per vote
Gov. Janet Mills and her supporters spent $48.14 per vote, while Paul LePage and his backers spent $44.90.