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Election 2018

Published
November 8, 2018

With Maine leading the way, Medicaid is a big election winner

Although it was held up by LePage, Maine was the first state to approve Medicaid expansion by ballot.
Published
November 7, 2018

Power shift in Congress will change some roles for Maine delegation

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, are likely to see the biggest effects, but for different reasons.
Published
November 7, 2018

Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts

Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Published
November 7, 2018

Rivals so close in 2nd District that ranked-choice votes will determine the winner

The Secretary of State's Office says the ranked-choice tabulation will start Friday to break a virtual tie between Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden.
Published
November 7, 2018

In a surprise, Amy Volk loses Senate seat to Democrat Linda Sanborn

Volk, the assistant Senate Republican leader, represented Scarborough, Gorham and Buxton.

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Published
November 7, 2018

Maine voters approve bonds totaling $200 million

The money would be used to address wastewater pollution, and improve transportation and colleges and universities.
Published
November 7, 2018

Sen. Collins sees Republicans’ loss of U.S. House ‘as an opportunity’

Collins congratulated Janet Mills on her gubernatorial victory, and she said the national election outcome provides a chance for members of both parties to work together.
Published
November 7, 2018

Heated Florida Senate race goes to a recount

Gov. Rick Scott has declared victory over Sen. Bill Nelson, but the race is close enough to make a recount mandatory.
Published
November 7, 2018

Figdor wins seat on Portland school board

Emily Figdor defeated fellow activist Jeanne Swanton, who had the backing of Portland's political establishment.
Published
November 7, 2018

Voters put Democrats in charge at State House with majorities in House and Senate

The party captures clear majorities in both chambers, and with Janet Mills in the Blaine House, Maine will return to one-party rule by Democrats for the first time since 2008.