Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.
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Oxford Hills election results
REGION — Here are Nov. 5 national, state and local election results from communities around Oxford Hills. Norway West Paris Oxford Paris Harrison Buckfield Hebron Waterford Otisfield Presidential Election Kamala Harris 1499 385 803 1206 778 433 304 460 547 Donald Trump 1495 631 1609 1683 873 790 472 572 660 Other 42 28 32 […]
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Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race
The ranked choice tabulation in the contest between U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and state Rep. Austin Theriault started at 1 p.m. in Augusta; it is expected to take 3 to 5 days to complete.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation
More than $50 million poured into the contest between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault, mostly for advertising.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day
The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader
Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?
The bruising and expensive race for Maine’s 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Jane Pentheny, Shukri Abdirahman elected to Androscoggin County commission
Both candidates earned the most write-in votes in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.