The endorsement from Maine’s Democratic governor comes 2 days after Gideon clinched the party’s nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
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Visually impaired voters sue state over lack of accessible absentee ballots
The 4 plaintiffs from communities around Maine requested electronic ballots to vote absentee but were denied.
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Trump replaces campaign manager amid sinking poll numbers
The president’s relationship with Brad Parscale had been strained since a Tulsa, Okla., rally last month drew an unexpectedly low crowd.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislators support repealing law that keeps police surveillance techniques secret
A committee endorses the proposal to strike down a law that lets police agencies in Maine deny public records requests, but state police say such responses are warranted in some cases.
Posted inElections, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Morning Sentinel area decides: Election results for Town Meetings, school budgets, select boards
Voters dealt with town and school budgets, decided who would be running for state office in a couple of contests, and put their trust in people who were elected to school boards and selectmen’s panels.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine secretary of state rejects petition to repeal ranked-choice voting
The Maine Republican Party’s referendum initiative to overturn the use of ranked-choice in presidential contests submitted too few valid signatures to make the November ballot.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec Journal-area election roundup: Readfield voters keep beach free for residents
Most central Maine towns saw high absentee ballot voting, though muncipalities handled in-person voting without issue on Tuesday.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action
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.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Opponents concede in Republican congressional primary as race heads to ranked round
The winner of the race won’t be decided until the ranked votes are tabulated in Augusta, which could take days.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Tripp edges Frost for seat on Farmingdale Select Board, but faces recount
Belgrade also had a close vote, but its recount — completed Wednesday — confirmed former selectperson Dan Newman edged out incumbent Michael Barrett, 400-394.