Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.
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Jared Golden’s lawyers call GOP’s election case appeal ‘a Hail Mary pass’
BOSTON — Lawyers scoffed Wednesday at U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s emergency appeal to a federal court to block the certification of Maine’s 2nd District congressional race results and perhaps leave Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat empty until the case is resolved. Calling Poliquin’s move “a Hail Mary pass,” lawyers for Democrat Jared Golden said the […]
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Bruce Poliquin asks appeals court to block state from declaring Jared Golden the winner
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Augusta. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) BOSTON — Hoping to block the state from certifying Democrat Jared Golden as the winner of last month’s 2nd District congressional election, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin asked an appeals court Tuesday for an injunction that […]
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Rep. Poliquin to appeal ruling upholding his loss in ranked-choice election
The Republican hopes the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston will look more favorably on his case challenging the constitutionality of Maine’s voting law.
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Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting
The recount process so far has failed to produce major discrepancies that would enable Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin to overcome a 3,500-vote gap against Democratic Congressman-elect Jared Golden.
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Near halfway point of 2nd District recount, ballots still show Golden headed for win
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Thursday that there were no significant changes in the tally, which could be complete by Jan. 2, when Congress is sworn in.
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Federal court rules against Bruce Poliquin's challenge of ranked-choice voting
BANGOR — In a decision that left little hope for Republicans, a federal judge Thursday shot down U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s legal challenge to the ranked-choice voting method that led to his defeat in last month’s 2nd Congressional District race. U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker ruled against Poliquin on every point in his bid […]
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Maine won't investigate reports of 2nd District ballots in 1st District towns
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will not investigate concerns raised by the Maine Republican Party that voters in as many as four towns believe they were given the wrong ballots when they voted in November. Kristen Muszynski, the spokeswoman for Dunlap, a Democrat, said Friday that his office has seen no evidence to support claims […]
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Scores of voters in 1st District say they mistakenly voted for Bruce Poliquin
BOOTHBAY — Scores of residents from as many as three coastal towns claim the ballot they used on Election Day included a congressional race from an entirely different district. It’s either mass delusion or one whopper of an Election Day mistake. Daniel Bates of Boothbay said Thursday his memory “is somewhat fuzzy,” but he is […]
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Long recount could leave Maine’s 2nd District seat vacant when Congress begins new term
The recount that began Thursday in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race could leave the seat vacant and the district without representation when Congress convenes in January. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and a Republican House staff member involved in the seating decision issued conflicting opinions on the matter Thursday, making it uncertain whether Maine will […]