Lance Walker, who heard opposing arguments Wednesday by the state and the Poliquin campaign, must decide whether Maine’s voter-approved election system is constitutional.
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Uncounted ballots become flashpoint in disputed 2nd District race between Poliquin, Golden
More than 6,000 votes were not included in the Nov. 15 ranked-choice runoff because of a machine scanning glitch, but their eventual inclusion didn’t change the final result.
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White House to release climate change report amid frenzy of Black Friday
Environmental groups blast the timing, saying the goal is to bury scientists’ findings.
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Candidates for Maine attorney general campaign behind the scenes
Unlike in most states, where voters elect a candidate, Maine’s attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state are chosen by the 186 members of the Legislature.
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Despite criticism, Melania Trump sticks to anti-bully pulpit
The first lady urges an online-safety conference to draw motivation from ‘negative words’ directed at them.
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Elections experts say Poliquin’s constitutional challenge to ranked-choice voting unlikely to prevail
The U.S. Constitution gives states leeway for running elections and, unlike Maine’s Constitution, doesn’t say they must be decided by a plurality of votes.
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Rep. Poliquin’s campaign raises concerns over handling of ballots in ranked-choice voting process
But Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says the concerns appear to be unfounded and that ‘trying to delegitimize the election process is a bit reckless at this point.’
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Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans choose new leaders
Troy Jackson of Allagash will serve as Senate president, while Dana Dow of Waldoboro will be the minority leader.
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Health care, Trump are core issues for voters in poll
Immigration is also a driving factor as Americans submit their ballots.
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As Election Day nears, here’s a quick recap on Maine’s key races and voting process
The state will be choosing a new governor, members of Congress and legislators, plus there are ballot questions and local races.