Local elections 2018

Published
November 6, 2018

2018 Statewide and Local Election Results

Unofficial live election results collected by the Portland Press Herald and the Associated Press.
Published
November 6, 2018

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.
Published
November 5, 2018

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.
Published
November 5, 2018

Daughtry faces third challenge by Stevens for Brunswick’s House seat
Published
November 2, 2018

Old Orchard Beach: Five candidates competing for 3 council seats

Three incumbents face challenges from two experienced community leaders.

Published
November 1, 2018

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.
Published
October 31, 2018

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.
Published
October 31, 2018

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.
Published
October 30, 2018

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.
Published
October 29, 2018

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