Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Let’s change that.
Election 2020
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More than 133,000 Mainers have already voted by absentee ballot
Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee ballot requests and returns in an election cycle that’s been highlighted by voters seeking to avoid COVID-19 exposure at the polls.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump, Biden trips illustrate Electoral College calculations
The president planned a rally in Pennsylvania, while Biden was in Florida courting seniors.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Incumbent Bruce White faces challenger Richard Foss in House District 109 race
White, a Democrat, has held the seat since 2018 and is seeking reelection to a second term, while Foss, a Republican, is seeking his first term.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Three vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council, two for Kennebec Water District trustee
Town voters will choose Nov. 3 between Mark Cooper, Veronique Carrier and Daniel Kissinger for the Town Council, and Caroline Toto-Lawrence and Bruce Williams for the Kennebec Water District board of trustees.
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Portland mayor and most councilors announce opposition to 5 referendum questions
Every councilor except Pious Ali is opposing the ballot questions drafted by Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America, but all are silent on a 6th proposal, to lift a cap on marijuana stores in the city.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Republican challenges incumbent Democrat for Hallowell-area District 84 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell sees the environment and transitioning to clean energy as a top issue for young voters, while Scott Taylor of West Gardiner says education and jobs are key issues affecting them.
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Georgia breaks record for turnout on first day of early voting
A tracker shows an eight-hour wait at one office.
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Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally
After the White House sidestepped the question for days, the president’s doctor said Trump had tested negative for the virus and the doctor had concluded that Trump was not contagious.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia
Thousands of people waiting for hours outside polling places for the chance to cast ballots on Monday.