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Democrats have had a 6-year run in control of the Maine State House. Is it about to end?
A look at historical swings in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives shows it only takes a handful of seats to shift political power at the State House.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Some clarity on ranked choice voting
Please note: ranked choice voting is not required on our election ballot. When choosing our favorite candidate, it is perfectly legal and acceptable to ignore candidate 2, 3, 4 and 5. Do not feel obligated to vote any other way. Jack Gagnon Lakeville Editor’s note (Nov. 4, 2024): This letter has been amended to prevent […]
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Fencing erected at White House, VP residence as D.C. braces for unrest
Private property owners are also making their own preparations ahead of Tuesday.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump muses about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House
The Republican nominee asked voters to again make him leader of what he called a ‘failed nation’ while also unleashing a profane, conspiracy-laden rant, asserting U.S. elections are not legitimate in the first place.
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Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
She made the surprise trip to New York City just days before the election, briefly stepping away from the battleground states where she’s been furiously campaigning.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Think about what comes after Nov. 5
The coming days, if not weeks, will be tense and they may be difficult. It’s worth trying to shift our focus to what comes next.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?
Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Are political polls all they’re cracked up to be?
Two commentators duke it out.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Harris, Trump zeroing in on Sun Belt states in final push
Their running mates and stand-ins have been zigzagging across the country for the last few rallies.