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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Incumbent Bruce White faces challenger Richard Foss in House District 109 race
White, a Democrat, has held the seat since 2018 and is seeking reelection to a second term, while Foss, a Republican, is seeking his first term.
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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Three vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council, two for Kennebec Water District trustee
Town voters will choose Nov. 3 between Mark Cooper, Veronique Carrier and Daniel Kissinger for the Town Council, and Caroline Toto-Lawrence and Bruce Williams for the Kennebec Water District board of trustees.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump lawyers ask Supreme Court to halt ruling that he give his tax records to prosecutor
The court could allow the immediate enforcement of a subpoena issued by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. or block it temporarily.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Portland mayor and most councilors announce opposition to 5 referendum questions
Every councilor except Pious Ali is opposing the ballot questions drafted by Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America, but all are silent on a 6th proposal, to lift a cap on marijuana stores in the city.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Severed cable shuts down Virginia’s online voter registration on last day to register
It’s not the first time technical problems affected Virginians’ ability to register to vote under a looming deadline.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
McConnell to schedule October revote on Republicans’ COVID-19 relief plan
While many Republicans question need for more relief like special unemployment benefits or direct payments to taxpayers, some Republican senators in difficult re-election races are eager for more aid.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Republican challenges incumbent Democrat for Hallowell-area District 84 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell sees the environment and transitioning to clean energy as a top issue for young voters, while Scott Taylor of West Gardiner says education and jobs are key issues affecting them.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Barrett tells senators she has no agenda on health care, other issues before Supreme Court
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett would not say whether she would recuse herself from any election-related cases involving President Trump, who nominated her.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally
After the White House sidestepped the question for days, the president’s doctor said Trump had tested negative for the virus and the doctor had concluded that Trump was not contagious.