Local Elections
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2020
This election shattered Maine records for voter participation
The previous record was set during the last presidential election, in 2016.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
Progressive wave sweeps through Portland election
Portland is a Democratic stronghold, but progressives have had trouble advancing their policies through the City Council. This time they took it straight to the voters and won.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
Democrats retain control of the Maine Legislature
While the balance of power in the House shifted slightly to the right, incomplete returns suggest Democrats will gain one seat in the Senate and remain in control of the Legislature for the next two years.
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