2020 Elections Archives

2020 Elections

Published
January 22, 2021

Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook

In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns

There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
Published
January 7, 2021

Congress affirms Biden’s presidential win following riot at U.S. Capitol

The tone of the debate turned somber and impassioned after the invasion, with a number of Republicans announcing they would stand aside and not object.
Published
January 6, 2021

Bill Nemitz: Welcome to a day that will blemish U.S. history

Sen. Angus King warns that Trump loyalists in Congress threaten our very democracy. He's right.
Published
January 5, 2021

Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws

Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Published
December 20, 2020

Bill Nemitz: A quiet ceremony, propelled by a proud history

The gathering of Maine's four electors brought much-needed tranquility to a turbulent moment in history.
Published
December 11, 2020

Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time

The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.
Published
December 8, 2020

Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday

Maine's four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
Published
November 30, 2020

Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most

Maine's outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.
Published
November 21, 2020

After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19

A person working on a recount of ballots at the Portland Expo this week initially tested positive for the virus but a second test showed a negative result, city officials say.