This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.
local elections 2019
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Chong, Burk elected in Portland’s District 3
Both will take office Dec. 2.
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Tae Chong wins 5-way race for Portland District 3 council seat
The former school board member finished strong, as did Adam Burk in a decisive election to the District 3 school board seat.
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Two candidates seek Ward 6 seat on Saco City Council
The sitting councilor announces he has withdrawn from the race, leaving 2 challengers to compete for the seat.
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Westbrook mayor’s race attracts 4 candidates in a changing city
Four people, including the incumbent, are running for the top elected position in Westbrook.
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Two candidates compete for Ward 4 seat on Saco council
Lynn Copleland is seeking her second term as a city councilor and faces a challenge from Jack Cianchette to represent Ward 4.
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Thursday last day for no-questions-asked Maine absentee ballots
After that, voters will need to show extenuating circumstances to request an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s election.
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Windham Planning Board chair challenging incumbent for Town Council seat
David Douglass hopes to unseat At-Large Councilor Bob Muir on Nov. 5.
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Portland mayoral candidates tout their endorsements as Election Day nears
The 4 candidates highlight the support of various backers in city politics, business, arts and education circles.
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Business group’s poll shows it’s tight at the top in Portland’s race for mayor
The poll commissioned by the Portland Chamber of Commerce included 2nd- and 3rd-place voter preferences to account for the ranked-choice voting system.