Politics
Live updates: Flag referendum fails, 2nd District race remains tight and local results trickle in
We’re gathering election results and reactions from across the state all day following an historic U.S. election.
As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine
The final call for Maine came Wednesday afternoon, when Trump already had declared victory and Harris had conceded the race.
Follow live Maine city and town votes for the 2024 election
Real-time local town and city results in and around the Portland area for the 2024 election.
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A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.
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Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it's related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
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The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.
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The final call for Maine came Wednesday afternoon, when Trump already had declared victory and Harris had conceded the race.
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The results left Democrats facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild
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He's outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America's international role.
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Stocks, bitcoin surge after Trump victory. So do worries about inflation.
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Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states but lose in 3
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At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in national election
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Remote community The Forks split down the middle in 2020. Which way will it go this year?
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Unity does exist in this aptly named town – everyone avoids talking politics
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Residents of politically divided Hampden tread carefully with their neighbors
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Residents of ‘very purple’ Berwick just try to get along
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Angus King wins third term in Senate
King, an independent who was considered the strong favorite to win another term, built a commanding lead over Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory
Pingree defended her seat against Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn.
Golden declares victory in Maine’s high-stakes 2nd District race as counting continues
Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat, was challenged by state Rep. Austin Theriault, a Republican from Fort Kent, in one of a handful of races nationally that could determine the balance of power in the U.S. House.
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A look at historical swings in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives shows it only takes a handful of seats to shift political power at the State House.
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Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.
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Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.
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Here are the 10 biggest spenders in Maine’s legislative races
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These are the most expensive races for the Maine House and Senate
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Auburn lawmaker emerges as a force in Maine Republican politics
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Windham finds itself on the front line in battle for Maine Legislature
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Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region towns see mixed results on ballot measures
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Times Record
Hepler retains House District 49 seat
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American Journal
Kuech, Willis win Gorham council seats; Thistle, Yeo-Fisher land school terms
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Times Record
Denise Tepler elected to represent Sagadahoc County, Dresden in Maine Senate
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American Journal
Morse declared Westbrook mayor
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Scarborough Leader
Doherty, Fellows elected to Scarborough Town Council
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Scarborough Leader
Scarborough approves $6 million land bond
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South Portland Sentry
South Portland elects Pride, Walker to council; De Angelis to school board
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South Portland Sentry
Scifres, Sahrbeck and Swayze elected to Cape Elizabeth council
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American Journal
Buxton packs ’em in Tuesday
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Voters pass Gorham schools upgrades; reject tennis courts question
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Kennebunk Post
Kennebunk voters reject town charter revision