Voters dealt with town and school budgets, decided who would be running for state office in a couple of contests, and put their trust in people who were elected to school boards and selectmen’s panels.
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Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec Journal-area election roundup: Readfield voters keep beach free for residents
Most central Maine towns saw high absentee ballot voting, though muncipalities handled in-person voting without issue on Tuesday.
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Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action
Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Opponents concede in Republican congressional primary as race heads to ranked round
The winner of the race won’t be decided until the ranked votes are tabulated in Augusta, which could take days.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Tripp edges Frost for seat on Farmingdale Select Board, but faces recount
Belgrade also had a close vote, but its recount — completed Wednesday — confirmed former selectperson Dan Newman edged out incumbent Michael Barrett, 400-394.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News
Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation
The state borrowing will pay for transportation improvement projects and a boost to high-speed internet.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary
In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.
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Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate
The Maine House speaker will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.
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In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inElections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Polls open Tuesday for in-person voting with precautions for coronavirus
The state has issued guidelines concerning social distancing, masks and keeping pens and surfaces clean that towns such as Waterville, Fairfield and China have used to keep voters safe.