Unofficial live election results collected by the Portland Press Herald and the Associated Press.
local elections 2018
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Mainers turn out in higher-than-usual numbers for historic election
Voters will choose a new governor and legislators, as well as answering 5 statewide ballot questions and weighing in on the balance of power in Congress.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine secretary of state assures voters that state’s election system is secure
As concerns about the security of voter databases in Georgia make headlines, Maine’s top election official says the state’s use of paper ballots makes for a more secure system.
Posted inTimes Record
Daughtry faces third challenge by Stevens for Brunswick’s House seat
BRUNSWICK — Incumbent House District 49 Rep. Matthea “Mattie” Daughtry, D-Brunswick, is being challenged by Republican candidate Michael Stevens for the third time this November. The district covers West Brunswick and includes most of Brunswick’s downtown. Daughtry was elected to the Legislature in 2012. Stevens, also a Brunswick resident, lost to Daughtry in both 2014 and 2016. […]
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Old Orchard Beach: Five candidates competing for 3 council seats
Three incumbents face challenges from two experienced community leaders.
Posted inElection 2018, News, Politics
Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
Long battle over short-term rental rules coming to a head in South Portland
A second set of proposed regulations is on the Nov. 6 ballot, giving voters a say on a heated issue involving a collision of property rights arguments.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections
South Portland council: Two candidates active in community seek District 4 seat
April Caricchio is a retirement home administrator and mother of three, and James Gilboy is a real estate appraiser and father of four.
