Kevin Judkins and Abbie St. Valle won their seats as a total of five candidates competed in two contested council races.
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O’Brien defeats Alexander in race for Augusta mayor
Mark O’Brien, a former city councilor and Board of Education chairman, beats At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander by 444 votes, according to unofficial results.
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Holmes, Lamoreau reelected to the Augusta Board of Education
Pia Holmes and Kevin Lamoreau were in a three-way race with Sergei Chaparin and ultimately were reelected.
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Potter, Marshall elected to spots on Gardiner-area school board
Incumbents Matthew Marshall and Cullen McGough ran against Diane Potter, who ultimately took McGough’s seat.
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Democrat elected to fill Augusta-area House seat previously held by Republican
Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in race to fill vacant spot of House District 86, according to unofficial results.
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Readfield residents approve local ordinances on internet, land use
A majority of voters approved nine questions about the town exploring options for high-speed internet and land use ordinances, according to unofficial results.
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Townsend and Picchiotti win seats on Fairfield Town Council
Matthew Townsend and incumbent John Picchiotti outpaced two other candidates Tuesday for seats on the Fairfield council.
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Maine voters pass the nation’s first ‘right to food’ amendment
Supporters of the amendment to the Maine Constitution positioned it as a chance for Mainers to take control of the food supply back from large landowners and giant retailers.
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Maine voters approve $100 million transportation bond
Election returns late Tuesday night showed 71% of voters supported the borrowing package, which includes $85 million for highways and bridges.