Ranked-choice ballots are collected and tabulated Friday, in a process that’s expected to last into next week.
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Ballots start arriving in Augusta for ranked-choice tabulations in 2 races
The next round of vote counts in Democratic primaries for governor and the 2nd Congressional District are expected to begin Monday with high-speed equipment.
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Our View: Ranked-choice test run makes electoral history in Maine
Voters reaffirm their support for a sensible system that favors candidates with wider appeal.
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Passage of Maine’s ranked-choice ballot question seen as ‘turning point’ in election history
Supporters cheered their referendum victory on Wednesday and said it has the chance to reform politics.
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As Mainers vote in first ranked-choice election, LePage says he ‘probably’ won’t certify referendum results
With a proposal on the ballot to keep ranked-choice voting, the governors calls it ‘the most horrific thing in the world.’ But the secretary of state says LePage can’t stop the results of Tuesday’s voting from taking effect.
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Mainers going to polls in first statewide test of ranked-choice voting
On Tuesday, voters will select Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, and decide the fate of the ranked-choice system itself.
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See Portland for what to expect from ranked-choice voting
Portland has used the voting method twice already to choose a mayor.
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Ranked choice’s role a wild card in primary
A big question remains: How will the voting method affect the outcomes of Democratic and Republican gubernatorial votes?
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Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence lends support to ranked-choice voting
The actress has made an ad reminding Mainers that the issue is back on the ballot Tuesday and urging them to vote to keep it.
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Maine primary results could be delayed at least 6 days while ranked-choice votes are counted
The Secretary of State’s Office says ballot tabulations on ranked-choice voting from June 12 won’t begin until June 15 because towns have three days to send their election results to Augusta.