Shawn Moody had more than half of the votes in the Republican race for governor, while and Adam Cote and Janet Mills were running neck-and-neck among Democrats but far short of 50%.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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Mainers going to polls in first statewide test of ranked-choice voting
On Tuesday, voters will select Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, and decide the fate of the ranked-choice system itself.
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Ranked choice’s role a wild card in primary
A big question remains: How will the voting method affect the outcomes of Democratic and Republican gubernatorial votes?
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Maine primary results could be delayed at least 6 days while ranked-choice votes are counted
The Secretary of State’s Office says ballot tabulations on ranked-choice voting from June 12 won’t begin until June 15 because towns have three days to send their election results to Augusta.
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With complaints down, Portland’s upgraded sewage plant apparently passing the smell test
The Portland Water District says its new $12 million technology upgrade has reduced environmentally damaging nitrogen discharges that create odors.
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National women’s group goes after Cote in bid to elect Mills in Democratic primary
The $300,000 contribution to another PAC by EMILY’S List is the largest example of spending by outside groups that hope to influence Maine’s primary races for governor.
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Mills, Cote clash over guns in final Democratic debate
The seven Democratic candidates for Maine governor take part in a televised event one week before the party primary.
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Max Linn supporters sue to force votes for him to be counted in Republican Senate primary
The Bar Harbor businessman claims Secretary of State Matt Dunlap wrongly used ‘guilt by association’ when he invalidated more than 100 valid voter signatures, preventing him from qualifying for the June 12 primary.
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Party unity takes a back seat as candidates for governor air attack ads with primaries drawing near
The perceived frontrunners – Democrat Janet Mills and Republican Shawn Moody – are coming under fire from their competitors as the four Republicans and seven Democrats jockey for position before the voting June 12.
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Alan Caron qualifies for governor’s race as independent
An entrepreneur known for his work on improving Maine’s economy, Caron is the second independent to qualify for the November ballot.