Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns

2020 Elections

Published
January 17, 2021

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.
Published
January 5, 2021

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.
Published
December 11, 2020

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.
Published
December 8, 2020

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.
Published
November 21, 2020

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.
Published
November 16, 2020

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.
Published
November 15, 2020

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.
Published
November 12, 2020

Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case

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.
Published
November 12, 2020

How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?

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.
Published
November 11, 2020

In Livermore election, many pitch in

For Town Clerk Renda Guild, the process wasn't over once the ballots were counted.