The candidates differ on issues ranging from childhood vaccination to climate action in the race to represent Gorham, Buxton and part of Scarborough.
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How do Maine’s voting machines work? Can they be hacked?
Here’s what you need to know about the technology that Maine uses to count votes on Election Day.
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Two seek Cape Elizabeth seat in Maine House
CAPE ELIZABETH — A Maine state senator and a local investment and insurance manager are vying for the seat in House District 30. Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, whose term in the senate expires this year, is running against Timothy Lee Thompson, R-Cape Elizabeth, for the seat representing part of Cape Elizabeth. Millett praised Gov. […]
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Two races for seats on Windham council
East District incumbent Brett Jones faces challenger Harrison Deah, and Mark Morrison and Bob Muir will square off for the at large seat.
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Incumbent faces challenge for House seat in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
Tammy Walter, R-Cape Elizabeth, is challenging state Rep. Christopher Kessler, D-South Portland.
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How to avoid signature problems when you vote absentee
Maine law requires local election officials to match the signature on your absentee ballot application to your absentee ballot.
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Five candidates vie for three seats on Scarborough Town Council
Key areas of debate include Scarborough’s significant residential growth and its effect on public services, schools and infrastructure.
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Referendum proposals could add $12 million in costs to Portland budget, city says
Mayor Kate Snyder says two initiatives on the Nov. 3 ballot could lead to additional cuts in city services.
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More than 25 percent of Maine voters have already cast their ballots
The latest data on absentee voting shows that Democrats continue to far outpace Republicans in requesting and returning absentee ballots.
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Sign, sealed, delivered: How ballot drop boxes work
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.