Some states with mail-in voting send ballots to all registered voters, but voters in Maine must request an absentee ballot under a system that tracks ballots closely to prevent errors or fraud.
Election 2020
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Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
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Which Nadeau is running for office from Winslow? Catherine or Cathy?
State Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, has been termed out, but Republican Cathy Nadeau is running for her seat against Rep. Catherine Nadeau’s brother, Ray Caron. And they all just happen to live quite nicely in the same town.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Super PAC ad attacking Sen. Susan Collins distorts some facts
The ad by the Senate Majority PAC targets Collins’ 2017 vote for a GOP tax bill and donations from special interests, but draws on distortions and omissions to make its case.
Posted inNation / World
Pelosi to call House back into session to vote on USPS bill
The legislation would prohibit the Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service.
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White House chief of staff says he accepts Harris eligible for VP
Mark Meadows says the administration is not going to pursue the false conspiracy theory.
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Kamala Harris’ rapid rise driven by call to action
Her path path toward the vice presidency tracks the nation’s ongoing struggle for racial equality.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn considers three polling locations, including Boys & Girls Club
One location has never been used for an election. Another hasn’t been used in more than a decade.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Federal judge again hears arguments against Maine’s ranked-choice voting law
In a federal lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, 4 voters contend they were either disenfranchised by the system or forced to cast ballots for candidates they did not support.
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Private prison industry backs Trump, prepares if Biden wins
Speaking to investors last week, the founder of the private prison company GEO Group predicted his company would rebound after the November election.