Ward 1 resident Maura Murphy filed an objection Monday under a never-before-used charter provision.
Election 2021
Lewiston Councilor Clement running for reelection
The first-term official represents Ward 6, the largest in the city.
Races for Lewiston mayor, City Council and School Committee finalized
Two relative political newcomers — Carl Sheline and Donna Gillespie — will run for mayor in the November election.
Lewiston nomination papers are due Friday, Sept. 3
Races for the November municipal election will become official Friday afternoon. As of now, there’s only one qualified candidate for mayor.
Lewiston mayoral race narrowing
With less than two weeks until nomination papers are due, there is only one qualified candidate.
As possible candidates show interest, Lewiston mayoral race still up in the air
Nomination papers are not due until Sept. 3, but so far only one candidate has made an official campaign announcement.
Lewiston Democrats in turmoil as election season begins
City Councilor Safiya Khalid, who had been the local party’s vice chair, says she withdrew her candidacy to lead the party during a confrontational meeting at which she faced racist comments.
Potvin says he will run for mayor of Lewiston
School Committee member last ran for mayor in 2017.
Voters will decide if Mainers have a constitutional right to food
The Legislature approved the proposal by a two-thirds margin, but some critics worry that embedding the language in the Maine Constitution could have unintended consequences.