Twenty-one mystery ballots from Long Island will be examined and the town clerk is expected to testify, says the Republican leading the panel that will recommend a winner.
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Mystery ballots in state Senate race bring call for investigation
Democrats question how 21 more votes from Long Island, all for the Republican, turned up in the very close District 25 recount.
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Panel of Maine senators has wide latitude in review of District 25 recount
The committee could recommend a winner or even order a new vote, in a close election with missing and disputed ballots.
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Disputed recount sends Senate District 25 race to Maine Senate
Republican Cathleen Manchester was the winner in Tuesday’s recount, but with nine ballots in dispute and seven missing, Democrat Catherine Breen challenged the results.
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Thibodeau remains Senate District 11 winner following recount
In recount results announced Monday, Senate President-elect Thibodeau beat Democrat Jonathan Fulford by 135 votes.
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Fulford concedes Waldo County state Senate seat following recount
Democrat Jonathan Fulford originally requested a recount in the Waldo County state Senate race after Republican Michael Thibodeau narrowly won.
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Democrats push for Cain vs. Poliquin 2016 rematch in Maine’s 2nd District
But Emily Cain could face a primary challenge from Skowhegan four-term Rep. Jeff McCabe.
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Maine’s lawmakers learn the ropes at State House
Filing bills, committee duties and security measures were part of the training held on Thursday in Augusta.
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Democrats stick with State House leaders from previous Legislature
Mark Eves was chosen as House speaker, while Justin Alfond will lead the party in the GOP-controlled Senate.
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Ranked-choice voting advocates gathered 36,000 signatures on Election Day
The one-day total is more than half of what is needed to force a statewide referendum on a new voting system.