Gov. Janet Mills is taking more of a wait-and-see approach than some Democratic governors, who have formed a resistance network even before Donald Trump takes office.
Election 2024
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Record number of Maine voters cast ballots in 2024 election
More than 840,000 voters cast ballots in this November’s election, which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said was the most in state history.
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Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’
In an interview Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden talked about his ability to connect with voters from both parties and how Democrats nationally might win back some of those they lost in a tough election cycle.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race
Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.
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Officials declare Lajoie the winner in tight Lewiston state House race
Lajoie previously served in the Legislature from 2008 until 2014.
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Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
With Gabbard, Gaetz and Hegseth, Trump dares Senate Republicans to defy him
The president-elect’s nominees stunned Capitol Hill and even some of his advisers, setting up uphill confirmation battles.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
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Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump’s endorsement won the Republican Conference’s nomination to stay on as speaker next year.