Advocates ask high court to force Portland to hold vote on clean elections

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Published
February 11, 2021

Advocates ask high court to force Portland to hold vote on clean elections

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Thursday, after a lower court dismissed the lawsuit brought by Fair Elections Portland, which wants to create the state's first public financing option for municipal candidates.
Published
January 4, 2021

Ascension to legislative leadership is bittersweet for Talbot Ross

Rachel Talbot Ross, a Portland Democrat, is the first Black person in state history to serve in a leadership role in the Maine Legislature.
Published
November 30, 2020

Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most

Maine's outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.
Published
November 20, 2020

Volunteer involved in Portland recount tests positive for COVID-19

A city official confirmed Friday that a volunteer working on the hand recount tested positive, and that state officials were informing those who may have had contact with that person.
Published
November 18, 2020

Portland to begin hand recount of short-term rental referendum ballots Thursday

A city spokesperson predicted it would take three full days, at an estimated cost of $15,000 to the city, to conduct the recount.
Published
November 12, 2020

Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case

The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
Published
November 10, 2020

Portland activists request recount on short-term rental referendum

Question E on Portland's municipal ballot, which would prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, lost by only 222 votes, only proposal defeated by voters on Nov. 3.
Published
November 10, 2020

Recounts in 2 State House contests scheduled for Friday

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Tuesday that the recounts were requested by two Republican candidates who were narrowly defeated by Democratic House incumbents.
Published
November 10, 2020

Two Maine House races headed to recounts

Unofficial results in both races show a Democratic incumbent edging out a Republican challenger in Waldo County districts.
Published
November 9, 2020

Voting changes made for pandemic are likely to stay in Maine

Several innovations aimed at improving the absentee voting process are expected to remain in place for future elections, although some may require legislative action.