South Portland voters will decide on the open District 1 school board seat.
local elections 2022
Senate District 23 candidates differ on Maine’s best path forward
Incumbent Matthea Daughtry plans to build on her work as assistant Senate majority leader, while challenger Brogan Teel hopes to steer Maine onto a new path.
With no candidates on ballot for Brunswick council race, write-in steps up to run for District 6 seat
For the first time in decades, no candidate will officially be on the ballot in the race for District 6 Town Councilor in Brunswick, but resident Nathaniel Shed has informed the town clerk’s office he wants to job and will be offered as a write-in option.
Chau, Moninski in heated Westbrook Ward 2 City Council race
The U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the Constitutional right to abortions has led to political agitation in Westbrook’s Ward 2 City Council race, and candidate endorsements have split City Hall. Two Democrats, incumbent Victor Chau and challenger Jessica Moninski, seek the three-year seat. Mayor Michael Foley has endorsed Chau, 49, and five sitting councilors […]
Poitras, Ross vie for Westbrook Ward 3 school board seat
Two candidates are hoping to land a three-year term on the School Committee in Westbrook’s Ward 3 race in the city’s election next month. Three-term incumbent Noreen Poitras is facing challenger Flynn Ross, a school and community volunteer. Poitras, 55, is frustrated with the state’s formula for funding school districts, while Ross says Westbrook schools […]
Rebecca Millett-D vs. Annie Christy-R for House District 123 on Nov. 8
House District 123 which includes part of Cape Elizabeth.
Vying to represent House District 121 on Nov. 8 are Tammy Walter-R and Christopher Kessler-D
House District 121 includes parts of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.
Topsham candidates vie for new House District 51 seat
Both Republican candidate Linda Baker and Democrat Rebecca Jauch hope to tamp down the high costs of housing and childcare.
Extended hours for voter registration, absentee voting
Plus regular hours, and hours on Election Day.
In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice
Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.