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Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

The Latest: Democrats to have fewer members of House in 2021

by news service reports November 13, 2020November 14, 2020

The latest on the election and transition from around the U.S.

Local & State, News, Politics

Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House

by Scott Thistle November 12, 2020November 13, 2020

With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Cracks appear – including from Collins – in Republican support for Trump’s attack on election

by Amber Phillips The Washington Post November 12, 2020November 13, 2020

Analysis: Democracy experts warn that the Republican Party is undermining the foundations of the U.S. electoral system and mirroring authoritarianism.

Health, Nation / World, Politics

With COVID and Trump both raging, governors are left to face pandemic alone

by Emma Court and Margaret Newkirk Washington Post November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

The pending departure of President Donald Trump, who has scoffed at the disease’s potency, could provide cover for strict new measures.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case

by Scott Thistle November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?

by Scott Thistle November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

The state’s four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Klain was chief of staff for Biden during Barack Obama’s first term, was chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore in the mid-1990s, and was a key adviser on the Biden campaign.

Election 2020, Politics

Aides say Trump has no serious plan to overturn election

by Philip Rucker, Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker The Washington Post November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Republican officials have scrambled to find evidence of widespread voter fraud that could bolster the Trump campaign’s legal challenges, but no such evidence has surfaced.