Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Video: Bates students join local protesters in Lewiston

by Russ Dillingham November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Many worried that some votes would not be counted and President Trump was planning on “stealing the election.”

Local & State, Politics

These voting blocs propelled Collins to reelection

by Eric Russell November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Identity politics, often tied to where people live, their education and their income, among other things, are increasingly driving voters’ preferences.

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Absentee votes in Maine cities were ‘consistent with broader pattern’

by Andrew Rice November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

In Lewiston, 12,351 of the 17,562 ballots cast were absentee or early votes.

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Connor narrowly defeats Handy in District 58 race

by Sun Journal staff report November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

The district comprises Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Lewiston.

Election 2020, Franklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal

Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats

by Donna M. Perry November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.

Election 2020, Franklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal

State looking into report of filled out ballot given to voter in Wilton

by Donna M. Perry November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Al Paradis filed a complaint of voter fraud with the Secretary of State’s office.

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Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Trump’s campaign put into action the legal strategy the president had signaled for weeks: attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean his defeat.