2025 Maine Election Results
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Maine officials concerned by ‘lack of cooperation’ from UPS in ballot investigation last fall, records show
UPS says it fully cooperated with the state and that its internal investigation shows that the ‘box containing the ballots was damaged and the contents were inadvertently repackaged in a…
Susan Collins’ reelection bid gets $42M boost from Senate majority leader PAC
The investment — the largest ever by the PAC in Maine — shows the race’s importance to Republicans trying to maintain control of the U.S. Senate.
Windham recount confirms council seat winner
The recount confirmed Katie Cook’s narrow victory, only changing the margin of victory by a single vote
Bethel-area voting tallies
The count is in from: Hanover, Newry, Greenwood, Bethel and Woodstock.
Maine voted to keep on voting. Good. | Editorial
Goodbye, Question 1, and good riddance.
Lewiston officials react to margin of victory for red flag law
Nearly 68% of Lewiston voters were in favor of Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot.
Harpswell voters adopt Comprehensive Plan
Voters also approved three town referendum questions.
Mainers, Americans sent very strong messages at the polls | Douglas Rooks
Voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Trump and to the Republican Party more broadly. These results should be instructive.
Kelly Sink and Valerie Williams elected to serve on RSU 5 board
Three candidates competed for two seats on the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school board for three-year terms.
Lisbon voters elect 4 new councilors
Three of the new councilors ran together on a platform to change city governance.
Sanford elects 1 new City Council member, reelects another
Peter Tranchemontagne will serve a 2nd term on City Council, alongside newly elected Charlene Plante.
Lisbon voters finally pass school budget on third attempt
The $21.2 million budget received support from 55% of the voters.
Turnout strong in Saco
Voters in Saco decided on issues like gun control, absentee voting and city government.
Kennebunk-area school budget approved on third try
RSU 21’s $61.7 million proposal was approved at the polls Tuesday.
Brunswick elects 3 new town councilors
One race was won by a single vote, according to unofficial results the town released Tuesday night.
Ambrosino wins reelection for at-large seat on Bath City Council
Julie Ambrosino will serve 3 more years after winning against challenger Brian Bennett.
Biddeford voters approve Charter Commission
The commission will review and revise the city’s charter.
Siegel, Hamblen, Dearborn win Gorham council seats
Incumbent Seven Siegel and newcomers Charles Hamblen and Kelly Dearborn won the 6-way race for 3 seats on Town Council.
Liam LaFountain becomes Biddeford’s next mayor
LaFountain pledged to rebuild confidence in the city’s government after beating incumbent Mayor Martin Grohman and Councilor Norman Belanger.
Windham picks 2 school board representatives
Christina Small and Matthew Irving prevailed in the race to fill 2 of Windham’s 6 seats.
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A weekly roundup of local, state and national political news, with insights from Press Herald Editor Eric Russell.
Maine voters pass red flag law
The proposal making it easier to take weapons from a person in crisis was put on the ballot after legislative efforts came up short in the wake of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting.