Rep. Steve Moriarty, D-Cumberland, faces a challenge from Mike Timmons, House 45 representative from 2014-2016.
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Incumbent, former lawmaker vie for House seat representing Cumberland and Gray
Rep. Steve Moriarty, D-Cumberland, faces a challenge from Mike Timmons, House 45 representative from 2014-2016.
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Bath legislator faces challenge from downtown business owner
Rep. Sean Paulhus, a Democrat elected to the State House last year, is running against Republican Christina Hughes.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Area towns ready for nominations for local elections
CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Town clerks in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth have all announced that anyone interested in running for local office in the Nov. 3 general election may now pull nomination papers. In South Portland, officials said voters will decide on the following positions: City Council: District 1, held by Claude Morgan; District […]
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Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro will not seek reelection after 6 years in office
At the Waterville Republican Committee caucus Monday, no one was chosen to run for mayor against Democratic nominee Jay Coelho, a former city councilor.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Fair Elections Portland appeals decision on suit against city
Fair Elections Portland had hoped to set up a program to provide public campaign funds to individuals running for municipal and school positions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Nomination papers available in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk’s Office for the June municipal election. To get on the ballot, candidates must get the signatures of at least 25 registered voters no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 13. There are two seats available on the Town Council; Vice Chairman Ted Asherman and […]
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Yarmouth nomination papers available
YARMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available for seats on the Town Council, School Committee and Yarmouth Water District Board of Trustees. Papers can be picked up at Town Hall and must be returned by April 1. The municipal election is scheduled for June 9. There are three seats on the council, which are now […]
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S. Portland elects newcomer to council, Kirk holds on to school board seat
SOUTH PORTLAND — Newcomer Kate Bruzgo and incumbent Susan Henderson were elected in a five-way race to fill two at-large seats on the city council. In other election results, incumbent Jennifer Kirk successfully defended her seat on the school board against a bid by Thomas Fournier. Henderson received 2,316 votes and Bruzgo received 1,502 votes […]
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Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term
Mayor Alan Casavant wins a narrow victory in Biddeford; City Councilor William Doyle upsets incumbent Marston Lovell in Saco, and Michael Foley narrowly defeats incumbent Mike Sanphy in Westbrook.