The state’s Democratic governor accuses Republicans of seeking to undermine confidence in the election results.
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Postmortem: How well did Maine handle the pandemic election?
A town clerk and the state’s top election official say that, all things considered, the unusual election ran fairly smoothly.
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Jittery public awaits news as presidency remains in flux
Bitterly divided Americans brace for rocky days to come and the possibility a man they despise will be leading the nation.
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How recounts work in Wisconsin, Georgia and other key states
Former vice president Joe Biden was leading in electoral votes, but several key states had still not been called.
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Voters reject Portland’s cautious approach to retail marijuana
The elimination of a cap on cannabis stores in Maine’s largest city passes by a 6-percentage-point margin.
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More Nevada results will come Thursday morning, election official says
Early results show Joe Biden with a slim lead in a state that could give him enough electoral votes to win the White House.
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Election leaves Congress split; GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
It’s an outcome that dampens Democratic demands for a bold new agenda, emboldens Republicans and almost ensures partisan gridlock regardless of who wins the presidency.
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Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
Trump’s campaign put into action the legal strategy the president had signaled for weeks: attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean his defeat.
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Jared Golden declares victory, promises a positive approach to politics
Republican Dale Crafts conceded in a call to Golden mid-day Wednesday.
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After federal judge’s order, Postal Service sweep turns up just 13 ballots
The judge had ordered sweeps for mailed ballots in a dozen postal facilities, including in central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Arizona and Michigan’s upper peninsula.