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Gov. Mills becomes a target for Republicans aiming at U.S. House seat

by Steve Collins May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

Three congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor’s plan envisions.

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Biden reaches deal to let Sanders keep hundreds of delegates

by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER and BILL BARROW Associated Press April 30, 2020September 14, 2020

The deal is a major step in the two camps avoiding the acrimony between the Democratic establishment and progressive insurgents.

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Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections

by Scott Thistle April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.

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Poll finds Americans increasingly support voting by mail amid pandemic

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press April 27, 2020September 14, 2020

Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%.

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Sen. King touts absentee ballots as safe, fair option for November election

by Glenn Jordan April 23, 2020September 14, 2020

At a virtual town hall meeting, the senator and others encourage Mainers to request and use absentee ballots to keep down crowds on Election Day as a safeguard against the coronavirus.