Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
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November election may test Maine’s ballot supply
Polling places can get permission to photocopy ballots if supplies run low, but that will slow the count because copies can’t be fed into tabulating machines.
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How do I vote early in Maine?
Here’s what you need to know if you want to vote early by absentee ballot and avoid polling places during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland mayor and most councilors announce opposition to 5 referendum questions
Every councilor except Pious Ali is opposing the ballot questions drafted by Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America, but all are silent on a 6th proposal, to lift a cap on marijuana stores in the city.
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Portland voters asked to strengthen facial surveillance ban
Question B on the city ballot would add enforcement provisions – including a private right of action for people to sue the city – to an existing prohibition on city employees using facial recognition technology.
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Republican Chris Dilts challenges incumbent Democrat Thom Harnett for District 83 House seat
Two candidates are running to represent Gardiner and Farmingdale.
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Maine’s top election official says polling places will be safe
While some states are bracing for serious voting problems, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap declared Thursday that Maine’s election systems are all in order.
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When political mail gets personal: How do they know that about me?
Some mailings about absentee balloting, including a recent one from the Maine Democratic Party, raise questions about access to voting records.
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In House District 79, incumbent Tim Theriault facing Lindsey Harwath
Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.
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House District 88 candidates say jobs key to Maine’s future
Republican Michael Lemelin wants to open small businesses up immediately, while Democrat Chris Hamilton wants to focus on a “safe approach.”