The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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Maine Voices: Democracy rests on poll workers’ slightly stooped shoulders
When the integrity of an electoral count is questioned, these are the people who are being called dishonest. This takes me aback, because poll workers are cautious.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
After Biden win, Mitch McConnell says it’s OK for Trump to fight election outcome
The Republican Senate leader says the process will play out and ‘reach its conclusion.’
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Voting changes made for pandemic are likely to stay in Maine
Several innovations aimed at improving the absentee voting process are expected to remain in place for future elections, although some may require legislative action.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Analysis: Trump’s path to electoral victory is disappearing. So are his legal avenues.
If Joe Biden wins the 4 four states in which he is now leading, the president would effectively need to overturn at least 37 electoral votes in close states to change the outcome of the election.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
The Latest: Biden’s lead grows in battleground Pennsylvania
The latest election-related news from around the country.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics
‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden calls for unity as he looks ahead to the presidency
A confident Joe Biden addressed the nation Friday night, as the latest numbers showed him with growing leads in the key states of Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should keep making its elections better
The state had a relatively problem-free vote Tuesday, and likely another record turnout, but there are still ways to improve the way we cast ballots.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: I protested Florida’s 2000 recount. Today, Trump supporters are way out of line
The ‘Brooks Brothers Riot’ was about making sure every vote counted. Today’s protesters are trying to thwart accurate vote counting.
Posted inElection 2020, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
This election shattered Maine records for voter participation
The previous record was set during the last presidential election, in 2016.