The latest data on absentee voting shows that Democrats continue to far outpace Republicans in requesting and returning absentee ballots.
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Find out how people are voting early across the nation
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia offer voters a way to submit a ballot before Election Day. Here’s a state-by-state guide.
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Sign, sealed, delivered: How ballot drop boxes work
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
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Florida begins early voting with no major problems
The most populous counties had wait times of 15 minutes or less, although a few sites reported waits of up to 90 minutes.
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State Senate race pits former D.A. against experienced legislator
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, a Republican, faces state Rep. Anne Carney, a Democrat, in the Senate District 29 race.
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November election may test Maine’s ballot supply
Polling places can get permission to photocopy ballots if supplies run low, but that will slow the count because copies can’t be fed into tabulating machines.
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Four candidates running for 2 seats on Sanford City Council
The race includes longtime councilors Maura Herlihy and Joseph Hanslip and two political newcomers.
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Three-way race for Sanford mayor features experienced elected officials
All 3 candidates have been elected to local office in Sanford, and are now looking to lead the city.
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Freeport residents compete for seat in Maine House
Republican Jay Finegan and Democrat Melanie Sachs seek to fill the post being vacated by outgoing House Speaker Sara Gideon.