Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell and Kevin Sullivan squared off in a repeat of the 2016 race, with Mitchell winning the seat for a second time.
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Biden wins Maine, but Trump picks up electoral vote in the 2nd Congressional District
Biden won the 1st Congressional District and the statewide tally, good for 3 electoral votes.
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Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
It is typical for ballots to be counted for days after election night. In fact, it happens every year.
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Susan Collins wins 5th Senate term as Sara Gideon concedes
Collins won the election not only by capturing clear majorities in hundreds of Maine’s more conservative, rural communities, but she also appeared to eat into Gideon’s margins of victory in traditional Democratic strongholds.
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Democrats retain control of the Maine Legislature
While the balance of power in the House shifted slightly to the right, incomplete returns suggest Democrats will gain one seat in the Senate and remain in control of the Legislature for the next two years.
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Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots
Five more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
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Political newcomer Allen wins at-large seat on Augusta City Council
Courtney Allen squared off against former City Councilor Harold Elliott Jr. for the at-large spot vacated by Darek Grant.
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Drapeau, Quirion win Winslow Town Council seats
Incumbent Quirion to serve fourth straight term and newcomer Drapeau has served on search committees for police chief and town manager.
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Cusick, White reelected to Gardiner at-large seats; newcomer Sergent takes third seat
Tim Cusick and Maryann White are elected to their third terms on the Gardiner City Council; Penny Sergent wins the third at-large seat in her second try at a City Council seat.
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Fairfield residents elect incumbent to Town Council, newcomers to school board, water district
Residents elected incumbent Town Councilor Mark Cooper, 55, to serve a three-year term. Cooper was appointed in August after former Councilor Courtney Chandler resigned in July due to scheduling conflicts.