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.
Election 2022
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022
The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized
Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election
Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Republicans thought they could make gains in New England. A blue wave hit instead.
Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
How Maine voted: Governor’s races 1990 – 2022
Take a look at town-by-town results for previous governor’s races in Maine.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Jared Golden claims victory in Maine’s 2nd District
Though some votes are not yet tallied, the Lewiston Democrat said his lead is too large for challengers to overcome
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 CTE Referendum to Pass
Mt. Blue Middle School and RSU 9 are set to have the funding for their new CTE center approved.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.