Real-time statewide and local results from the 2023 election.
Election 2023
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Posted inElection 2023, Local Elections, Politics
Live updates: Pine Tree Power referendum defeated; Portland voters reject rent control measure
Pine Tree Power referendum defeated 10:05 p.m.: A proposal to replace Maine’s two utilities with a publicly owned power company was soundly rejected Tuesday by Maine voters. With 36% of the vote counted, support for Question 3, to buy the assets of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, was garnering about 29% of votes statewide. […]
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Maine voters head to the polls
Polling places across the state open Tuesday morning. Watch the results come in Tuesday evening at pressherald.com.
Posted inElection 2023, Nation & World, Politics
Tuesday’s elections will be shaped by the politics of abortion. Here are the major races to watch
In races across the country, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Local & State, News, Politics
Future of Maine’s power companies tops issues in Tuesday’s elections
Voters will be deciding eight state referendum questions and electing mayors in Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston and Auburn.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Four candidates vie for 2 contested seats on Augusta City Council
The two contested seats on the Augusta City Council will be decided in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inCommunity News, Election 2023, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Three vie for a single seat on the Pittsfield Town Council
Councilor Brent Frost is not seeking reelection and the three who are competing to replace him for the at-large seat are Eric Glencross, Natalia Hall and Peter Logiodice.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond residents to vote on retirement plan to attract police officer candidates
The plan would allow full-time officers to qualify for retirement after 25 years of service, instead of after turning 60 years old.