Democrat Sara Gideon continues to have an advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but is spending money faster than the incumbent.
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Visually impaired voters sue state over lack of accessible absentee ballots
The 4 plaintiffs from communities around Maine requested electronic ballots to vote absentee but were denied.
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Portland voters overwhelmingly approve creating charter commission
The vote could pave the way for big changes to local government, including to police oversight, the budgeting process and the city manager and elected mayor positions.
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Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action
Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.
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Opponents concede to Dale Crafts in Republican primary before ranked counting begins
The winner in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District won’t be decided officially until the ranked votes are tabulated, which could take days.
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Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation
The state borrowing will pay for transportation improvement projects and a boost to high-speed internet.
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Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary
In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.
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Portland voters show strong support for $120 million school budget
Portland Public Schools is still working to identify about $400,000 in reductions after meetings with the district’s 4 unions.
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Partial vote count favors review of Portland’s city charter
Portland would form a commission to consider structural changes to city government, including to the mayor and city manager positions, for the second time in 12 years.
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Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate
The Maine House speaker will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.