In local elections, town officials are left to enforce many of Maine’s election laws — and sometimes, they don’t.
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Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine voters OK school budgets; Embden rejects RSU 74 withdrawal
Thousands went to the polls in central Maine on Tuesday to vote on school budgets and local elected positions.
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Spencer Krigbaum elected to Waterville City Council
Spencer Krigbaum, a 5-year-member of the Waterville Board of Education, defeated Travis Moulton in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans and Democrats prepare for long legal battles over 2024 election results
While partisan battles over voting rules have long been part of presidential campaigns, election litigation has soared in recent years.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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Leaders across Europe and U.S. express relief, concern about the France’s election result
Relief, because the far-right National Rally didn’t come out as the strongest party – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.
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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case
The indictment was served as the former Trump attorney walked to his car after his 80th birthday party.
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London, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term
He has pledged to make the River Thames swimmable.
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Want to tune in for the 1st Republican presidential debate? Here’s how to watch
The 2-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. on Wednesday on Fox News.