While several communities had local races on their ballots, most people turned out to vote on Question 1, a referendum question about the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.
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In special election, city councilor and Army veteran vie for 1 of Augusta’s seats in Maine House of Representatives
Raegan LaRochelle, an Augusta city councilor and business owner, and James Orr, an Army veteran and volunteer, are competing to represent District 86.
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Race for Augusta mayor pits former longtime councilor against current at-large councilor
Mark O’Brien and Marci Alexander are vying to become Augusta’s next mayor and replace David Rollins, who is not seeking reelection.
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Augusta City Council draws 5 candidates among 2 contested races in upcoming election
Voters will decide a two-way race, pitting incumbent Kevin Judkins versus newcomer Alyssa Wingate, for Ward 2 council, while three candidates, who each would be new to the council, are vying for one at-large spot.
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Kennebec Journal area June 8 election roundup
Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday’s voting.
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Morning Sentinel area June 8 election roundup
Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday’s poll votes.
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Election Day arrives in cities and towns across Maine
Voters will cast ballots Tuesday on school budgets, and some communities are choosing candidates and deciding whether to pass new ordinances.
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Two incumbents, challenger vie for 2 seats on Manchester Board of Selectmen
Incumbents Dawn Kliphan and Doug Ide and newcomer Charlie Hippler IV are on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Advocates ask high court to force Portland to hold vote on clean elections
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Thursday, after a lower court dismissed the lawsuit brought by Fair Elections Portland, which wants to create the state’s first public financing option for municipal candidates.
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Ascension to legislative leadership is bittersweet for Talbot Ross
Rachel Talbot Ross, a Portland Democrat, is the first Black person in state history to serve in a leadership role in the Maine Legislature.