Amid discussion of possibly replacing the likeness of Alexander Hamilton on the U.S. $10 note with that of an American woman, the former Maine senator’s name has come back around as a contender.
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Daughter follows mother’s footsteps as secretary of the Maine Senate
Heather Priest, of Augusta, nominated by Roger Katz, has the job held in 1996 by her mother, May Ross Coffin, who was nominated by Bennett Katz.
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Hayes wins election as state treasurer
Attorney General Janet Mills and Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, both Democrats, succeed in staving off challengers seeking to replace them.
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Thibodeau remains Senate District 11 winner following recount
In recount results announced Monday, Senate President-elect Thibodeau beat Democrat Jonathan Fulford by 135 votes.
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Fulford concedes Waldo County state Senate seat following recount
Democrat Jonathan Fulford originally requested a recount in the Waldo County state Senate race after Republican Michael Thibodeau narrowly won.
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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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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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Saviello, Katz, Thibodeau re-elected to Maine state Senate
In other late central Maine results from Tuesday, Hilliard won House District 76 seat and Lancaster handily won election as Somerset County Sheriff.
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Collins wins re-election to Senate
The Associated Press calls her race against Shenna Bellows early based on exit polls.