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Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Mainers turn out in heavy numbers to vote on pivotal Election Day
A steady streams of voters filed into school gymnasiums and community centers across the state Tuesday even after more than 250,000 cast absentee ballots.
Candidates in Lewiston make last-minute pitches to undecided voters
Both Gov. Janet Mills and former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin campaigned in the city Monday
Six things to watch ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The marquee races are taking place in swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all of which could help determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential contest.
Peru to vote on 5 referendum articles Tuesday
Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peru Town Office.
Putin-linked businessman admits to U.S. election meddling, says he’ll keep doing it
Prigozhin has previously sought to keep his activities under the radar and now appears increasingly interested in gaining political clout – though his goal in doing so was not immediately clear.
Republicans sue to disqualify thousands of mail ballots in swing states
While the rejections may have some basis in state law, experts say they appear to go against a principle, enshrined in federal law, of not disenfranchising voters for minor errors.
Biden, Trump make final appeals ahead of Tuesday’s crucial midterms
Both President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are hoping to provide their parties late boosts on the last full day of campaigning before midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington.
Learn the vocabulary of voting: A glossary guide to the 2022 midterms
Every major activity has its own lingo, and elections are no exception
What you need to know to vote Tuesday
Communities in Maine open their polls at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m., depending on the town. Polls close statewide at 8 p.m.