Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.
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Sen. Collins wants full confirmation process for Trump appointees
In a 15-minute interview with the Press Herald, Maine’s senior senator also talked about some of incoming Pres. Donald Trump’s early moves and policy goals.
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Last actions Biden team will take before Trump takes over White House
Here are some of the moves the administration is taking now.
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Susan Collins plans to seek reelection in 2026
The Republican, Maine’s senior U.S. senator, told a reporter at the Capitol that she will seek a sixth term.
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Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist who ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid, striking a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump’s endorsement won the Republican Conference’s nomination to stay on as speaker next year.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.
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Susan Collins ‘shocked’ at Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Maine’s senior U.S. senator told reporters Wednesday that ‘the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but I’m certain that there will be a lot of questions.’