The one-day total is more than half of what is needed to force a statewide referendum on a new voting system.
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Freeport to recount ballots in Town Council race
Newcomer William Rixon beat 12-year veteran Councilor Richard DeGrandpre by six votes.
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On Election Day, Greene proved to be LePage country
Nearly 70 percent of those who voted in the Androscoggin County town cast their ballots for the governor. One says it’s “because things have been accomplished.”
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After Portland, no Maine town liked Mike more than Hallowell
Just downriver from the state’s capital, the progressive, gay-friendly community gave Democrat Mike Michaud about 65 percent of its votes.
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Connecticut voting snarls may spark action
The Elections Enforcement Commission will take up the matter at its next scheduled meeting Nov. 18.
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Exit polls show white voters turned away from Democrats
Here’s a look at some of the ways shifts in turnout and voter preferences played out in the 2014 midterms.
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Aspects of campaign frustrate winner and loser in sheriff’s race
Somerset County Chief Deputy Dale Lancaster won with more than 60 percent of the vote, but said he was disappointed by ethical issues.
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Votes didn’t come cheap in Maine’s race for the Blaine House
About $20 was spent for each of Paul LePage’s 294,189 votes, and $38 for each of Mike Michaud’s, as the money total more than doubled from the 2010 campaign.
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Election analysis: Republican shift in Congress opens door to fresh tactics on economy
Collaboration with Obama on issues such as immigration, corporate taxes and trade could benefit Americans beyond just the wealthy.
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Recount requested in Sanford City Council race
Candidate Dianne Connolly lost the race by one vote.