David Costello, 65, says he’s running to ‘end the Trump Administration’s and Republican Congress’s reckless assault on our democracy, environment, and economy.’
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Gorham Republican enters Maine’s 2026 governor’s race
Owen McCarthy, a medical technology entrepreneur from Gorham, said he’s running to ‘rein in runaway spending,’ deliver tax relief to struggling Mainers and small businesses, and ‘crack down on illegal immigration by cooperating with federal law enforcement.’
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Central Maine voters OK school budgets; Embden rejects RSU 74 withdrawal
Thousands went to the polls in central Maine on Tuesday to vote on school budgets and local elected positions.
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Turnout light in most places as Mainers vote on school budgets, local offices
Hotly debated budget proposals were expected to drive more people to the polls in some communities, including Cape Elizabeth, Gorham and Scarborough.
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Hannah Pingree announces run for Maine governor
Pingree, a former speaker of the Maine House, joins a slate of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
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Group hoping to ‘veto’ Maine budget intends to collect signatures at polling places Tuesday
It’s unclear whether a group of Republicans can gather enough signatures to force a people’s veto referendum, which Democrats warn would cause a months-long government shutdown even if it fails.
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How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.
Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.
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Read the results from local elections across central Maine
Polling places across Maine opened Tuesday to allow voters to weigh in on school budget proposals and, in many communities, elect local officials.
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Skowhegan election draws 4 candidates for select board
A longtime board member and three newcomers to town politics are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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Hartland candidates focus on development in race muddied by lawsuit
Friday’s municipal election pits Selectman John A. Hikel against challenger Robert C. Bryant.