The Maine Republican Party says it is close to obtaining the signatures it needs on petitions to prevent the use of ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.
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Trump, Republicans launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
The Justice Department’s dismissal of the Michael Flynn case is swept up in a broader push by the president and his allies to reframe the Russia investigation as a plot to sabotage his administration.
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Biden declares sexual assault ‘never, never happened’
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
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Biden reaches deal to let Sanders keep hundreds of delegates
The deal is a major step in the two camps avoiding the acrimony between the Democratic establishment and progressive insurgents.
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Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden for Democratic presidential nominee
Having competed against Donald Trump, Clinton could offer Biden unique insight as he prepares for the November general election.
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Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections
The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.
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Poll finds Americans increasingly support voting by mail amid pandemic
Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%.
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As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue
Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.
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Sen. King touts absentee ballots as safe, fair option for November election
At a virtual town hall meeting, the senator and others encourage Mainers to request and use absentee ballots to keep down crowds on Election Day as a safeguard against the coronavirus.
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Biden wins Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus
The event had been postponed for two weeks and then officials said it would be mail-in only.