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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Benton, Norridgewock part of state Senate GOP win
Republicans Scott Cyrway of Benton and Bradlee Farrin of Norridgewock won state Senate seats held by Democrats this week, assuring a GOP takeover of the Legislature’s upper branch.
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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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Saviello, Katz, Thibodeau re-elected to Maine state Senate
In other late central Maine results from Tuesday, Hilliard won House District 76 seat and Lancaster handily won election as Somerset County Sheriff.
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Hanley defeats Marks in Pittston area Maine House district
Democrat Tim Marks, a retired state trooper elected to the Maine House Representatives two years ago by a 200-vote margin, lost by a similar amount Tuesday to Republican Jeff Hanley.
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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.
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Johnson beats Fossel in Maine Senate District 13 race
In a closely contested race in the district that covers nearly all of Lincoln County, Windsor and Washington, the incumbent from Somerville kept his hold on his seat.
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Morning after: Obama, GOP in new political dynamic
One of Obama’s first post-election calls was to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two didn’t connect, but Obama left a message for the senator.
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Ballot measures: Oregon, D.C. voters OK use of pot – California next?
Other volatile issues on state ballots on Tuesday included gun sales, minimum wage, gambling and abortion.