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Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 24, 2019September 14, 2020

The billionaire Democrat announced his candidacy Sunday.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Experts: Maine’s 2nd District races are the most competitive, and potentially crucial, in the 2020 election

by Steve Collins November 22, 2019September 14, 2020

In the far northeast of the country, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is a place with long stretches of empty highway, trees beyond measure and lots of rocky coastline with unbeatable scenery. It is also a political hot spot unparalleled in America. No other congressional district has such close races in 2020 for the House and […]

Local Elections, Maine, News

Portland council decides to ask voters whether to expand ranked-choice voting in city elections

by Randy Billings November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

The effort to expand ranked-choice voting to all city elections was initially led by Fair Elections Portland, but the group failed to gather enough signatures to put it on the ballot.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Gov. Bevin concedes to Beshear in Kentucky governor’s race

by BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Bevin, an ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement the same day election officials across Kentucky double-checked vote totals at his request.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Joe Walsh files to challenge Trump in New Hampshire

by Associated Press November 14, 2019September 14, 2020

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh officially gives President Donald Trump two major primary challengers in the early voting state.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local Elections, Maine

Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston

by Lindsay Tice November 9, 2019June 14, 2023

The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.

Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Write-in candidate wins South Portland school board seat

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

Michael Faulkingham, a registered voter and resident of District 2, received the most votes in a race that drew no official candidates.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

On the day after, Portland’s mayor-elect reflects on a win that surprised even herself

by Randy Billings November 6, 2019November 8, 2019

Kate Snyder says in a Q&A with the Portland Press Herald that she’s already making plans to meet with city councilors and the city manager to begin the transition to her new full-time job.