Here’s a look at some of the ways shifts in turnout and voter preferences played out in the 2014 midterms.
Elections 2014
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LePage win proved cheap compared with rivals’ spending
Spending on the Maine gubernatorial race totaled almost $19.2 million, more than twice what was spent in 2010.
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Rollins sworn in as Augusta mayor
The former councilor said he plans to focus on helping the council, which soon will include three new members, work together.
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Somerset County sheriff candidates recovering from ugly campaign
Winner Dale Lancaster said he’s disappointed by a campaign that turned contentious, while opponent Kris McKenna, a Waterville police officer, said negative media hurt him.
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Humane Society chief vows to press bear issue further
The No on 1 campaign manager attributed his side’s successs to support from sportsmen and conservation groups.
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Underestimated LePage drew support from Democrats’ strongholds
The governor benefited from a nationwide anti-Democrat trend, but he also gained more support personally for his job performance.
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Waterville’s new mayor Isgro gets new son, a new office
A day before his wife gave birth to their fourth child, Republican Nick Isgro beat Democrat Steve Aucoin and Karen Rancourt-Thomas, running unenrolled.
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National tide, bear vote may have aided Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd District
Bruce Poliquin will be the first Republican to hold the seat since 1995, joining a strengthened majority in the US House.
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Windsor voters reject RSU 12 withdrawal proposal
The ballot question was shot down 682-445.
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State House dynamic changing as Republicans seize control of Maine Senate
Democrats still control the other chamber, and each side’s leaders may be key to how well the parties work together.