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Gov. Bevin concedes to Beshear in Kentucky governor’s race

by BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Bevin, an ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement the same day election officials across Kentucky double-checked vote totals at his request.

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Joe Walsh files to challenge Trump in New Hampshire

by Associated Press November 14, 2019September 14, 2020

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh officially gives President Donald Trump two major primary challengers in the early voting state.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Councilor Kate Lewis will be the next mayor of South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

City councilors unanimously selected Lewis, a nonprofit administrator, to lead them and the city in the coming year.

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Write-in candidate wins South Portland school board seat

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Michael Faulkingham, a registered voter and resident of District 2, received the most votes in a race that drew no official candidates.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

On the day after, Portland’s mayor-elect reflects on a win that surprised even herself

by Randy Billings November 6, 2019November 8, 2019

Kate Snyder says in a Q&A with the Portland Press Herald that she’s already making plans to meet with city councilors and the city manager to begin the transition to her new full-time job.