A town clerk and the state’s top election official say that, all things considered, the unusual election ran fairly smoothly.
Election 2020
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How recounts work in Wisconsin, Georgia and other key states
Former vice president Joe Biden was leading in electoral votes, but several key states had still not been called.
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Video: Bates students join local protesters in Lewiston
Many worried that some votes would not be counted and President Trump was planning on “stealing the election.”
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Absentee votes in Maine cities were ‘consistent with broader pattern’
In Lewiston, 12,351 of the 17,562 ballots cast were absentee or early votes.
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Connor narrowly defeats Handy in District 58 race
The district comprises Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Lewiston.
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Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats
Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.
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State looking into report of filled out ballot given to voter in Wilton
Al Paradis filed a complaint of voter fraud with the Secretary of State’s office.
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Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
Trump’s campaign put into action the legal strategy the president had signaled for weeks: attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean his defeat.
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Jared Golden declares victory, promises a positive approach to politics
Republican Dale Crafts conceded in a call to Golden mid-day Wednesday.
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Updates: Biden wins Michigan, nears 270 electoral votes
Updates on the presidential campaign.