State and local officials say they feel confident Tuesday’s elections will go smoothly, despite a record number of primary voters having filed absentee ballots.
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Our View: It’s not too late to vote absentee in Maine primary
As election officials work to make the polling places safer, voters can do their part and cast their ballots absentee.
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Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Full access to absentee voting needed
As proud citizens of both the town of Yarmouth and Maine, we know that this upcoming senatorial election is very important for the state. Maine has always ranked as one of the best states for voter turnout in the country, due in part to our implementation of “no-excuse absentee voting” and allowing voters to vote […]
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Democrats take lead in voter registrations in Maine
The Maine Democratic Party has added more than 40,000 new voters to its ranks since 2016 and now have a more than 90,000-voter edge over their Republican rivals.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections
In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three look to represent Deering area in statehouse
Three Democrats are in a runoff to replace Erik Jorgensen, who is being termed out of office.
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Our View: Vote absentee to make July 14 Maine primary as safe as possible
We don’t know how much of a risk in-person voting is, but we know voting absentee is virtually risk free.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
President Trump tried to register to vote in Florida using an out-of-state address
The revisions complicate Trump’s own record as a voter at a time when the president has made unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in mail-in balloting.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City polling locations could be consolidated for July 14 vote
City Clerk Kathy Jones said consolidation is needed because of a shortage of staffing due to the coronavirus pandemic.