Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
Maine state senate
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Portland’s delegation feels urgency to protect Mainers after Trump election
The 10 lawmakers who represent at least part of the heavily Democratic city are concerned about how federal policy changes might impact education, health care and social services in Maine.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics
Auburn’s Eric Brakey quits his Maine senate seat so he can vote in New Hampshire
Brakey has long planned to move to the Granite State to run a libertarian group.
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Maine lawmakers face Wednesday deadline to finish work
Many key bills, including the supplemental budget, remain on the table. But lawmakers don’t appear poised to call for a special session to give themselves more time.
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In Maine Legislature, momentum builds to rein in use of vague placeholder bills
Lawmakers are vowing to adopt new rules to provide more transparency for bills that are submitted with only a vague title and no explanation of intent.
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Maine Legislature’s use of vague ‘concept bills’ has risen dramatically
Placeholder bills buy time to finalize details of legislation, but some significant and controversial proposals are only revealed at the last minute.
Posted inTimes Record
State Sen. Cameron Reny running for reelection
Democrat Cameron Reny is serving her first term representing Senate District 13, which includes Wiscasset and Boothbay.