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Election 2022, Maine

Authorities delay ranked-choice race tally in 2nd Congressional District

by Steve Collins November 15, 2022November 16, 2022

Because of a couple of flawed memory sticks, the state cannot complete the count until at least Wednesday.

Election 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics

Democrats sue for Saturday voting in Georgia Senate runoff

by JEFF AMY Associated Press November 15, 2022November 16, 2022

The lawsuit challenges the state’s finding that it would be illegal to hold early voting on Nov. 26, the day after a state holiday.

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They rallied in D.C. on Jan. 6. Now they’re joining Congress.

by Michael Kranish Washington Post November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

The arrival of freshman lawmakers who had come to Washington as pro-Trump activists on Jan. 6 underscores the extent to which the House Republican caucus remains a haven for election deniers.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine House Republicans choose lobsterman as next minority leader

by Randy Billings November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor says House Republicans are the party of ‘family values and workers.’

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Growing number of Republicans want to delay Senate leader elections

by Maayan Schechter The State (Columbia, S.C.) November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

CNN reported Sunday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been calling his members over the last several days to ensure support.

Election 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics

Groups pushing ‘parents’ rights’ activists fall short in Tuesday’s elections

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Traditionally nonpartisan, local school boards have become fiercely political amid entrenched battles over the teaching of race, history and sexuality.

Election 2022, Maine

Bruce Poliquin stops short of a concession in congressional race

by Steve Collins November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Republican contender urges Democrats to “not inflict any further pain” on Mainers.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

Midterms reveal Republican decline across large swaths of Maine

by Colin Woodard November 13, 2022November 14, 2022

Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.