Election 2022 Archives - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Election 2022

Published
November 11, 2022

Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election

Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party's 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
Published
November 11, 2022

In election, support for abortion rights was about much more

Support for abortion rights drove women to the polls in Tuesday’s elections.
Published
November 10, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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.

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Published
November 9, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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.
Published
November 9, 2022

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