Complete Central Maine coverage of the July 2020 primary.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News
Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation
The state borrowing will pay for transportation improvement projects and a boost to high-speed internet.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary
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.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate
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.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville beats Sessions in Alabama Senate primary
Sessions was trying to take back the seat he held for 20 years before resigning to become President Trump’s attorney general in 2017.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
2020 Statewide, Primary and Local July Election Results
Unofficial live election results collected by the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel and the Associated Press.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp
The proposal mentions carbon capture technologies, describes easing out burning oil and aims to achieve a carbon-neutral power sector by 2035.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature may return for special session
Legislative leaders are polling lawmakers to determine whether they want to hold a session this summer to address issues related to COVID-19.
Posted inElections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Polls open Tuesday for in-person voting with precautions for coronavirus
The state has issued guidelines concerning social distancing, masks and keeping pens and surfaces clean that towns such as Waterville, Fairfield and China have used to keep voters safe.