Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel editorial board picks their favorites for Nov. 3.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Biden aims to expand map as Trump recovers from coronavirus
The Democratic presidential nominee has the campaign trail to himself as he visits red states.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Infected senator says he’ll wear ‘moon suit’ to vote Trump’s court pick
Unlike the House, Senators must be present in order to cast their vote.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine clerks report ‘steady’ turnout for early, in-person voting
More than 277,000 Mainers had requested absentee ballots as of Friday, which is a record number driven by concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Poirier challenging Austin for seat representing Skowhegan and part of Madison
Incumbent Democrat Betty Austin and Republican Jennifer Poirier are running for House District 107 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Heat is way down this year in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race
First-term Democrat Jared Golden appears to have a big advantage over Republican challenger Dale Crafts.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Disabled voters have multiple ways to cast ballots in Maine
Efforts to improve voting access for Mainers with disabilities range from a new online system to a new guide for families and caretakers of residents living in long-term care.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Delays in verifying mail-in ballots will slow election tally
Potential problems are looming most acutely in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Can Susan Collins survive Trump’s takeover of the Republican Party?
The four-term Republican senator was once among the most popular in the country. Now she’s the least and her latest bid for re-election has her in an unfamiliar role: underdog.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Maine Republicans flout CDC guidelines at campaign events
Two recent events, one in Bangor, another in Saco, show attendees indoors, not wearing masks and not social distancing.