The South Carolina senator, a top Trump ally, had argued that a provision of the Constitution, the speech and debate clause, shields him from being forced to testify.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Millions spent out of state in Maine’s race for governor
Incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, has paid $3.8 million to a Chicago-based firm overseeing her advertising production and placement, although the campaign says most of that money came back to Maine to pay for television, cable and radio ads.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Opponents of Portland referendums hold significant fundraising advantage
More than $1.1 million has been raised to fight a slate of referendums before city voters, while just over $100,000 has been raised to support them.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s absentee voting on pace to surpass 2018 total
If 2018’s 96% return rate holds, the state could see more than 200,000 absentee votes cast in this election, or roughly 23% of the electorate.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County sheriff: Justin Brown challenges incumbent Christopher Wainwright
PARIS — Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is seeking a second term as head of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, defending his position against longtime deputy and Independent candidate Justin Brown of Hartford in the Nov. 8 election. Wainwright, 51, a Republican who lives in Canton, is a graduate of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, the FBI […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon election: firetrucks, contested School Committee seats on the ballot
The town is asking residents to authorize a $1.7 million bond to purchase two new firetrucks.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County Commission District 3 (South and east Lewiston, Greene, Durham): William Coffin challenges incumbent Brian Ames
AUBURN — Republican Brian Ames is seeking a second four-year term on the Androscoggin County Commission when he faces Democratic challenger William Coffin in District 3, which includes Durham, Greene and part of Lewiston. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ames, 36, of Lewiston, who is originally from Wales, is married with one daughter. Coffin, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022
Poland voters to decide on charter changes
Commission recommends moving town meeting from April to June.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County Commission District 4 (Lisbon, Sabattus, Wales): Greg Bianconi challenges Garrett Mason
AUBURN — Garrett Mason and Greg Bianconi are facing off in a special election to fill the final two years of a four-year term for the District 4 seat on the Androscoggin County Commission. District 4 includes Lisbon, Sabattus and Wales. Mason, 37, a Republican from Lisbon, was appointed in January to fill the seat […]
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, Politics
Wilton: An unlikely swing district where pocketbook issues, local ties matter
The small town in rural Franklin County has seen an exodus of employers over the years and now is bracing for the closure of the nearby paper mill in Jay.