Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
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In election, support for abortion rights was about much more
Support for abortion rights drove women to the polls in Tuesday’s elections.
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Posted inElection 2022, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock voters OK land purchase for food pantry
A 2.5-acre parcel near the town’s center is to be purchased for about $100,000 so a food pantry can open, replacing one that closed earlier, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
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Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states
Even with Democratic gains, Republicans still will control more states and more total legislative seats.
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Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after Republicans’ uneven election
Former President Donald Trump sought to use the midterms as an opportunity to prove his enduring political influence after losing the White House in 2020.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Record spending to support top candidates for governor exceeded $40 per vote
Gov. Janet Mills and her supporters spent $48.14 per vote, while Paul LePage and his backers spent $44.90.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Matthew Boucher wins Kennebec County register of deeds race
Mathew Boucher, a small business owner and graphic artist, will assume full-time duties at the register of deeds office in January after defeating incumbent register Diane Wilson, who has worked in the deeds office for 25 years.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years
Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.
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Abortion supporters win in both conservative and liberal states
The votes are a dramatic illustration of how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to eliminate the nationwide right to abortion has galvanized voters who support women’s right to choose.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Ranked-choice tabulation to decide outcome of 2nd Congressional District race
Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, appears to have a lead too large for Republican Bruce Poliquin to overcome