Potentially historic voter turnout led to several races that remained too close to call well into Wednesday.
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Long lines, lockdown all part of ‘important’ day at South Portland polling place
Some voters showed up at the South Portland Community Center an hour before it opened, many talked about how important the presidential election was, and others waited out a lockdown caused by a threat to a nearby school.
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Voters descend on Midcoast polls to decide everything from president to local sewer board
Election clerks said 2024 was shaping up to be among the highest election turnouts they’ve seen.
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Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations
Here’s a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
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Senate candidates cover economy, foreign policy, environment at third debate
Candidates Demi Kouzounas (R), David Costello (D) and Jason Cherry (I) took the stage at Bowdoin College Saturday for the final debate before Election Day.
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Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?
Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
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Campaign signs are everywhere. But are they any use?
Roads and lawns across Maine are dotted with colorful, all-caps messaging about the election. But whether yard signs are effective or an eyesore depends who you ask.
Posted inElection 2024, Times Record
Meet the candidates vying to represent Freeport’s House District 102
Incumbent Melanie Fleming Sachs and challenger James J. Finegan Jr. aim to address issues such as high costs of living, if elected.
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Candidates for Southern Midcoast Senate seat outline priorities
Republican Michael “Mike” J. Lawler is challenging Democrat incumbent Matthea “Mattie” Daughtry for the Senate District 23 seat this year.