Still in postmortem mode over the midterms, when the party suffered defeats for governor, Congress and control of the Legislature, its leaders muse on how to win over voters in 2020.
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Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Elections experts say Poliquin’s constitutional challenge to ranked-choice voting unlikely to prevail
The U.S. Constitution gives states leeway for running elections and, unlike Maine’s Constitution, doesn’t say they must be decided by a plurality of votes.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Nation’s eyes on Maine as ranked vote tally starts in 2nd District race
Neither Bruce Poliquin nor Jared Golden got 50% of the vote in the first round, so second-choice picks come into play in the first congressional election with ranked-choice voting.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans choose new leaders
Troy Jackson of Allagash will serve as Senate president, while Dana Dow of Waldoboro will be the minority leader.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Brakey reflects on Senate race loss, what comes next
The Auburn Republican, who fell short in his bid to unseat Sen. Angus King, says he may return to political activism, and doesn’t rule out another run for office.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Joey Brunelle requests recount in Portland City Council race
Nicholas Mavodones won the at-large seat by more than 700 votes.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News
South Portland moves to enforce short-term rental rules on Jan. 1
People running brief, unhosted rentals in residential neighborhoods have nearly two months ‘to cease operating them as such, and to begin using their properties’ in compliance with city ordinances.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough superintendent’s job on the line after voters stack school board with critics
Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.
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Incumbent Democrats retain Kennebec County commission, deeds posts
In both races, Republican candidates brought strong challenges.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine, Politics
Maine voters approve bonds totaling $200 million
The money would be used to address wastewater pollution, and improve transportation and colleges and universities.