Striking polarization of the electorate makes it even less likely outside-the-numbers candidates can prevail, the columnist writes.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Ronald Russell wins primary, will challenge Rep. Chellie Pingree in 1st District
The Kennebunkport Republican will face steep odds running against Pingree, who is seeking her ninth term representing the congressional district.
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Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat
Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Schools and Education
Voters in Rangeley school district approve $5.7 million budget
The collective uncertified vote tally was 272 to 82.
Posted inElection 2024, News
Write-in votes for Livermore Falls selectman a tie
Voters passed a development standards ordinance.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Defeat of Waterville Democrat shows power of abortion rights at the ballot box
The race is the latest example of how abortion and reproductive rights remain a major electoral issue in the wake of the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Republicans choose Austin Theriault to face Rep. Jared Golden in 2nd District
The former NASCAR driver from Fort Kent had the backing of national party leaders, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Light turnout at central Maine polls; contested races bring out motivated voters
Contested races for the state Legislature and Maine’s Congressional seats were cited by local voters Tuesday as the top reasons they came out to the primary election polls.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Light turnout reported as Maine voters cast ballots in party primaries, local races
There were a few busy polling places, including in Cumberland, where voters were deciding on a school construction project.