Collins congratulated Janet Mills on her gubernatorial victory, and she said the national election outcome provides a chance for members of both parties to work together.
Election 2018
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Voters put Democrats in charge at State House with majorities in House and Senate
The party captures clear majorities in both chambers, and with Janet Mills in the Blaine House, Maine will return to one-party rule by Democrats for the first time since 2008.
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Trump celebrates Republican gains, threatens House Democrats
Trump is expected to address the results in greater detail at a White House news conference Wednesday morning.
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Poliquin-Golden race likely will come down to ranked-choice voting
Results Wednesday morning showed a dead heat between the two for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Poliquin.
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Janet Mills becomes first woman elected Maine governor
The Democratic attorney general made history with help from a strong turnout in traditionally Democratic towns, especially in southern Maine.
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Black woman makes history, wins U.S. House seat in Massachusetts
Ayanna Pressley, a young progressive, is the first person of color elected to that congressional body from the Bay State, after a stunning defeat of 10-term Rep. Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary.
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Question 1 proposal for tax-funded home care headed for defeat
More than 60 percent of counted votes were against the home care referendum, with 72 percent of precincts reporting.
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Sen. King declares victory in re-election bid
The independent will return to the U.S. Senate for a second 6-year term. With three-quarters of precincts counted, he had 55 percent of the vote, ahead of Republican Eric Brakey, with 35 percent, and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, with 11 percent.
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South Portland voters uphold contested short-term rental rules
The referendum caps a yearlong struggle that has consumed the city over home rentals promoted on popular websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Election results show Pingree headed for 6th term in Congress
Maine’s 1st District representative had nearly 60 percent of the vote early Wednesday morning.