Democrats, already facing the loss of their Senate majority, had hoped governor’s races would be a bright spot on an otherwise bleak night.
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Republicans gear up to govern Maine after resounding victories
Triumphs by LePage, Poliquin and state senate candidates mirror a Republican surge that swept the nation.
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The next four years under newly re-elected Gov. Paul LePage
The Republican’s likely goals include continued welfare reform, lower energy costs and smaller government.
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Fairfield voters spurn charter study
Incumbent council chairman Robert Sezak was reelected and Howard Murray won an open seat in voting Tuesday
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Central Maine Senate races
Whittemore easily re-elected in District 3; Katz cruises to win
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Central Maine Senate races feature newcomers vs. incumbents
Districts covering Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner and other local towns were decided by voters on Tuesday.
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Somerset County voters give Godin early lead
The incumbent registrar of deeds had a lead of more than 2-1 over the deputy registrar.
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Decision on bear baiting referendum goes down to the wire
Opponents of a ban on several hunting practices have a small lead with 51% of results reported.
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Central Maine House races
Hilliard wins in District 76; Nutting re-elected
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Lancaster takes big lead in Somerset sheriff’s race
Chief Deputy Dale Lancaster appeared to be en route to a victory in the race for Somerset County sheriff Tuesday night, piling up a better than 2-1 lead