Maine election officials say they’ve begun determining the winner of a Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat using ranked-choice voting
Dale Crafts
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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.
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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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Jim Fossel: Maine’s 2nd District race takes a nasty turn
Outside groups have blanketed Republican households with misleading mail in the run-up to the July 14 primary.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Republican congressional primary heats up in final days
Three candidates are vying in a potentially close race to see which of them will take on Jared Golden in November.
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Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security
The three contenders for Maine’s 2nd District say they worry about the future of the retirement program unless revisions are made.
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Dale Crafts aiming for U.S. House seat
Determination marks life of Lisbon businessman, former Republican state lawmaker.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Nine Maine businesses sue Gov. Janet Mills over shutdowns
Federal lawsuit asks a district court to rule Janet Mills’ restrictions on commerce are unconstitutional.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State
Gov. Mills becomes a target for Republicans aiming at U.S. House seat
Three congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor’s plan envisions.
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When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign
Bangor’s Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.