We need to expand voter registration opportunities, maximize the use of absentee voting and ensure safe and efficient in-person voting on Nov. 3.
Election 2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Armed with Americana and calamari, Democrats across America nominate Biden
Democratic delegates nominated Joe Biden as their presidential nominee from a Montana cattle range, a California beach and other picturesque scenes across America.
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Ballot drop boxes seen as way to bypass post office
Election officials in some states have come out against them, saying doing so would be too costly and raises security concerns.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta to consider consolidating polls for November presidential election
City councilors are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to hold all voting in November at the Augusta Civic Center, rather than in each of the city’s four wards.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Gideon gets brief moment on national stage at Democratic convention
The candidate for U.S. Senate introduces herself and also shares time with musician Maggie Rogers, who performs with Maine’s coastline in the background.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
Former vice president Joe Biden used the 2nd night of the 4-day convention to feature a mix of party elders from both parties to make the case that he has the experience and energy to repair chaos that Trump has created at home and abroad.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Q&A: Are mail-in voting and absentee ballots the same thing?
Some states with mail-in voting send ballots to all registered voters, but voters in Maine must request an absentee ballot under a system that tracks ballots closely to prevent errors or fraud.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Which Nadeau is running for office from Winslow? Catherine or Cathy?
State Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, has been termed out, but Republican Cathy Nadeau is running for her seat against Rep. Catherine Nadeau’s brother, Ray Caron. And they all just happen to live quite nicely in the same town.
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Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Utah
Rapper Kanye West has qualified as an unaffiliated presidential candidate.