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.
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Greene showed support for LePage’s straight talk at the polls
Paying off bills and clamping down on welfare fraud appeal to voters in this rural town just east of Lewiston.
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Hallowell’s support for Michaud reflects its makeup
Residents say their city backed the congressman because it is progressive and gay-friendly and filled with rife with artista, musicians and political insiders.
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What kind of a congressman will Maine’s Bruce Poliquin be?
The Republican from Maine’s 2nd District has moderated his approach after saying in 2012 that he loves to “argue with liberals.”
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Waldo County’s Senate District 11 will be recounted
Democrat Jonathan Fulford requested a recount after losing to Senate Republican Leader Michael Thibodeau by 115 votes.
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Exit polls show white voters turned away from Democrats
Here’s a look at some of the ways shifts in turnout and voter preferences played out in the 2014 midterms.