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Election 2018

What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot

by Staff report October 22, 2018November 6, 2018

Question 1 would increase taxes to pay for home health care workers; the others are bond issues.

Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

Poliquin indicates he might challenge ranked-choice results if he doesn’t win

by Steve Collins Sun Journal October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

The other 2nd District candidates say they will accept the outcome, but the incumbent passes up a chance to rule out a legal challenge if he loses Nov. 6.

Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Terry unopposed in House District 26

by Staff Report October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

The district covers part of Gorham.

Cops & Courts, Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

Judge orders candidate for district attorney to stay away from woman who says she fears for her safety

by Christopher Williams Sun Journal October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

The temporary ruling bars Seth Carey from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Auburn.

Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

Front-runner King attacked from right and left during 1st debate in U.S. Senate race

by Eric Russell October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

The independent incumbent’s challengers, Republican Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, team up to cast the independent as lacking in leadership.

Election 2018, Maine, Politics

Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor

by Scott Thistle October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

The online poll has the Democrat leading her Republican opponent, but his campaign dismisses the results because the pollsters have strong ties to the Maine Democratic Party.