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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Maine on track for historic turnout in unprecedented election
While there were long lines early in the day at many polling places, poll workers generally reported that the process was going smoothly despite the pandemic precautions and the heavy turnout.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Maine’s ranked choice voting rules and procedures, explained
Voters will for the first time in U.S. history use ranked choice voting to determine their pick for president of the United States.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
It’s here: What to watch on Election Day in America
Election Day is finally upon the U.S. Or at least what America still calls Election Day, since nearly 100 million people have already cast ballots in the election between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict
Americans are making their choice between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people and cost millions their jobs.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Biden supporters urge voters to deliver ballots in person, not by mail
Pennsylvania – with a razor-thin margin for electoral votes – appears likely to be the epicenter of any post-election litigation.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, won’t reveal their votes for president
That it’s even a question is remarkable, underscoring yet again how President Trump has transformed the Republican Party from the party it was under Bush.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
‘Raw exposed nerves’: Anxious nation awaits Election Day
Poll finds about 7 in 10 voters are anxious about the election.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Half of Maine’s voters have cast absentee ballots. Now Election Day voters get their turn.
An election marked by a deadly pandemic, deep polarization and record-setting absentee voting will come to a close Tuesday, but some races may not be decided for days.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Sisters of St. Joseph to pray for peace all hours of Election Day
The 24-hour prayer that the Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph in Waterville and Winslow are undertaking begins after midnight Tuesday.