Incumbents Matthew Marshall and Cullen McGough ran against Diane Potter, who ultimately took McGough’s seat.
Elections
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis voters reject replacing police department, 18 months after George Floyd’s death
Even opponents of the city charter change stressed the urgency of transforming policing in the city.
Augusta-area voters turn out in steady stream to weigh in on Question 1, local races
While several communities had local races on their ballots, most people turned out to vote on Question 1, a referendum question about the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.