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Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Live Updates: Donald Trump wins Texas

by Katherine Lee November 3, 2020November 7, 2020

The latest on Election Day around the U.S.

Election 2020, Maine, Politics

Maine on track for historic turnout in unprecedented election

by Edward D. Murphy November 3, 2020November 7, 2020

While there were long lines early in the day at many polling places, poll workers generally reported that the process was going smoothly despite the pandemic precautions and the heavy turnout.

Nation / World, Politics, Uncategorized

Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Americans are making their choice between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people and cost millions their jobs.

Election 2020, Politics

Interactive Map: Plot each presidential candidate’s road to 270 electoral votes

November 3, 2020November 7, 2020

Explore your own scenarios for the electoral vote: will states follow recent results, or do you foresee a new electoral landscape emerging?

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Citylink offering free rides on Election Day

by Andrew Rice November 2, 2020November 7, 2020

Some local organizations that have offered rides to the polls during previous elections have opted out this year due to the pandemic.

Election 2020, Politics

Biden supporters urge voters to deliver ballots in person, not by mail

by MATT SEDENSKY November 2, 2020November 7, 2020

Pennsylvania – with a razor-thin margin for electoral votes – appears likely to be the epicenter of any post-election litigation.

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Take a deep breath and remember we’re all in this together, local leaders say

by Steve Collins November 2, 2020November 7, 2020

Efforts underway in Lewiston and Auburn to bridge political divide and protect election results, whatever they are.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

Half of Maine’s voters have cast absentee ballots. Now Election Day voters get their turn.

by Kevin Miller November 2, 2020November 7, 2020

An election marked by a deadly pandemic, deep polarization and record-setting absentee voting will come to a close Tuesday, but some races may not be decided for days.