Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Sen. Collins won’t say how she voted in presidential primary

by Eric Russell March 2, 2020March 3, 2020

The Republican senator, who did not support President Trump in 2016, has cast an absentee ballot but not said whether she voted for Trump this year.

Nation / World, Politics

Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law

by MARK SHERMAN March 2, 2020March 3, 2020

Subsidized coverage and Medicaid expansion will remain in effect while the issues are litigated again.

Maine, News, Politics

Mainers to cast ballots in Super Tuesday presidential primaries, vaccinations referendum

by Kevin Miller March 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine is one of 14 states participating in the Super Tuesday primaries but has received relatively little attention from candidates aside from campaign advertising.

Bethel, Franklin, Oxford Hills, Politics, River Valley

Franklin and Oxford counties polling places

March 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Albany Township: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town House Andover: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Bethel: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Bethel Legion Hall Bridgton: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Buckfield: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Canton: 8 a.m. to 8 […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Androscoggin County polling places

March 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Auburn: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ward 1 — Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Ave. Ward 2 — Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive Ward 3 — Fairview School, 397 Minot Ave. Ward 4 — Auburn Hall, 60 Court St. Ward 5 — Sherwood Heights School, 32 Sherwood Drive Durham: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]

Nation / World, Politics

Pete Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity

by THOMAS BEAUMONT, MEG KINNARD and STEVE PEOPLES March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

The former Indiana mayor made history by becoming the first openly gay candidate to earn delegates for the presidential nomination of a major political party.

Maine, Politics

Vaccine question pits science versus choice

by Steve Collins March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

Supporters of Question 1 argue parents, not the state, should decide if children should be vaccinated. Opponents, including every major medical group in Maine, say immunizations save lives.