Elections - Portland Press Herald

Pingree easily wins fourth term in Congress

The Democrat defeats Isaac Misiuk and Richard Murphy, according to early returns.

Voters approve parking meter ban

by Rick Wakely November 4, 2014

by Matea Gold The Washington Post November 4, 2014November 4, 2014

Campaigns share their strategies as outside groups join the political fracas with gobs of cash.

The governor’s race and bear-baiting ban are the top draws at the polls Tuesday, but many other contests and issues will be decided.

Both parties are working to boost voter turnout, and so far Democrats are ahead of Republicans in the absentee ballot count.

Many Mainers are receiving mailers that threaten to publicize their voting history as a way to ensure that they turn out.

by ALAN FRAM The Associated Press November 3, 2014January 4, 2016

A weaker filibuster and fewer votes on amendments make the Senate more like the House, where snubbing the minority is common.

by JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press November 3, 2014November 2, 2014

The president says many Americans are better off than in 2008 as he tries to bolster Democrats.

Big-name endorsements will highlight the campaign on the last day before Maine voters head to the polls.