After a week of anticipation, Democrats finally learn who won the party’s nomination to run for governor following the nation’s first statewide election using ranked-choice voting.
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Franklin County Commissioner Clyde Barker wins primary
Barker’s opponent in the Republican primary said Thursday he conceded the race although official results haven’t been announced.
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Maine’s labor department pushing forward with next phase of unemployment insurance system
The system, ReEmployME, was met with significant pushback and concerns when the first phase was rushed out last winter.
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Waterville mayor asks for apology, reimbursement after surviving recall vote
Nick Isgro, who overcame a recall vote on Tuesday, said city councilors and residents who started the recall should apologize and reimburse the city for election costs.
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Maxmin takes Democratic primary in House District 88
Maxmin, 25, of Nobleboro, will be the Democratic nominee squaring off against Republican Michael Lemelin, of Chelsea, in the district that includes Chelsea, Jefferson, Whitefield and part of Nobleboro.
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SAD 49 Chairwoman Rudnicki wins Republican primary for House District 108
Shelley Rudnicki defeated Fairfield Town Councilor Beverly Busque in the GOP primary.
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Kusiak defeats Russell for Senate District 16 in Democratic primary
Karen Kusiak, a former Colby professor, defeated Steve Russell, the Winslow Town Council chairman, in Tuesday’s primary.
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Recall of Waterville Councilor John O’Donnell fails
Jay Coelho, who started the petition to recall O’Donnell, said he was pleased with the results even though the recall didn’t pass.
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Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro keeps his seat in Tuesday recall election
In a tight election, Isgro survives recall effort despite his divisive social media posts and conflicts with the City Council.
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White edges out Ferris in state House District 109 primary race
Democrat White and Republican Karen Rancourt-Thomas will vie for the seat in November.