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Kennebec Journal-area election roundup: Readfield voters keep beach free for residents

by Staff Report Kennebec Journal July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Most central Maine towns saw high absentee ballot voting, though muncipalities handled in-person voting without issue on Tuesday.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action

by Kevin Miller and Eric Russell July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Opponents concede in Republican congressional primary as race heads to ranked round

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The winner of the race won’t be decided until the ranked votes are tabulated in Augusta, which could take days.

Elections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine

Tripp edges Frost for seat on Farmingdale Select Board, but faces recount

by Sam Shepherd July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Belgrade also had a close vote, but its recount — completed Wednesday — confirmed former selectperson Dan Newman edged out incumbent Michael Barrett, 400-394.

Maine, Politics

Complete Coverage: July 2020 primary

July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Complete Central Maine coverage of the July 2020 primary.

Business, Elections, Maine, News

Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation

by Associated Press July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The state borrowing will pay for transportation improvement projects and a boost to high-speed internet.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary

by Steve Collins July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.

Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate

by Kevin Miller July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The Maine House speaker will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.