Notes of the Dec. 27 call, released Friday by the House Oversight Committee, underscore the lengths to which Trump went to try to overturn the results of the election.
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Pence says he’s proud of his role certifying 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence is defending his role in certifying the results of the 2020 election for Pres. Biden and says he is proud of his own actions on Jan. 6.
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Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
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Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns
There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
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Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws
Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time
The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.
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Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine’s four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19
A person working on a recount of ballots at the Portland Expo this week initially tested positive for the virus but a second test showed a negative result, city officials say.
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A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state
Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
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How centuries-old regional differences explain the 2020 presidential election
The United States is made up of 11 distinct regions, and their boundaries showed up again at the polls this month.