Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, a Republican, faces state Rep. Anne Carney, a Democrat, in the Senate District 29 race.
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November election may test Maine’s ballot supply
Polling places can get permission to photocopy ballots if supplies run low, but that will slow the count because copies can’t be fed into tabulating machines.
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Four candidates running for 2 seats on Sanford City Council
The race includes longtime councilors Maura Herlihy and Joseph Hanslip and two political newcomers.
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Three-way race for Sanford mayor features experienced elected officials
All 3 candidates have been elected to local office in Sanford, and are now looking to lead the city.
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Freeport residents compete for seat in Maine House
Republican Jay Finegan and Democrat Melanie Sachs seek to fill the post being vacated by outgoing House Speaker Sara Gideon.
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Three candidates in race for 2 seats on Scarborough school board
SCARBOROUGH — Two challengers and an incumbent are vying for two seats on the Scarborough Board of Education. Board Chairwoman Leanne Kazilionis is running for re-election against challengers John David Dittmer and Mary Shannon Lindstrom. Board member Hillory Durgin did not submit nomination papers for re-election. All three candidates stressed the need to continue work […]
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Saco moves polling location to bigger space at Thornton Academy
The move from the community center will allow the city to meet requirements for social distancing and provide more parking for voters.
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Bailey, Pendleton compete to represent Saco area in Maine Senate
Donna Bailey and Craig Pendleton are looking to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Justin Chenette.
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What is the hotly contested Green New Deal for Portland? Here’s the proposal
Despite its name, the question on Portland’s ballot is unrelated to the national Green New Deal reform package pushed by progressive leaders such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.