Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Legislators support repealing law that keeps police surveillance techniques secret

by Matt Byrne July 15, 2020July 17, 2020

A committee endorses the proposal to strike down a law that lets police agencies in Maine deny public records requests, but state police say such responses are warranted in some cases.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine secretary of state rejects petition to repeal ranked-choice voting

by Scott Thistle July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

The Maine Republican Party’s referendum initiative to overturn the use of ranked-choice in presidential contests submitted too few valid signatures to make the November ballot.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action

by Kevin Miller and Eric Russell July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.

Maine, Politics

Opponents concede to Dale Crafts in Republican primary before ranked counting begins

by PATRICK WHITTLE July 15, 2020September 14, 2020

The winner in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District won’t be decided officially until the ranked votes are tabulated, which could take days.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics

Voter turnout ‘flip-flops’ with high absentee voting during pandemic

by Andrew Rice July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said turnout Tuesday was roughly the same as the 2018 primary, but with opposite numbers for absentee and in-person ballots.

Maine, Politics

Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary

by Steve Collins July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Sara Gideon cruised to victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary

by Kevin Miller July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The Freeport Democrat will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.