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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Joe Biden for president
King, who said he has voted for Republicans, Democrats and independents in the past, said he made his decision based on the candidate’s character and not his party.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Vice presidential debate to feature plexiglass barriers to increase safety
The precautions at Wednesday’s event with Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., come amid a dispute over whether in-person debates should be held at all.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Infected senator says he’ll wear ‘moon suit’ to vote Trump’s court pick
Unlike the House, Senators must be present in order to cast their vote.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Retired TV reporter Bill Green backs Susan Collins in series of ads
Green breaks his journalistic neutrality to back Collins and Joe Biden in this year’s election.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine clerks report ‘steady’ turnout for early, in-person voting
More than 277,000 Mainers had requested absentee ballots as of Friday, which is a record number driven by concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Heat is way down this year in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race
First-term Democrat Jared Golden appears to have a big advantage over Republican challenger Dale Crafts.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Disabled voters have multiple ways to cast ballots in Maine
Efforts to improve voting access for Mainers with disabilities range from a new online system to a new guide for families and caretakers of residents living in long-term care.