Libertarians in Franklin and Oxford counties will have the opportunity to meet at caucuses being called on Saturday, March 17, in Wilton and Dixfield. Those attending will have an opportunity to meet candidates and representatives from the Libertarian Party of Maine. Only recently certified as an officially recognized party in Maine, the Libertarian Party of […]
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Oxford County Democrats announce caucus times, locations
Democrats in Oxford County will caucus Sunday, March 4, to elect town, county and state officials. Attendees will choose delegates to the state convention and town committee members. Doors will open at least 30 minutes prior to start times at the following locations: Andover, Canton, Dixfield, Mexico, Rumford, Peru, Roxbury: 1 p.m. at Mountain Valley […]
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Androscoggin County GOP to hold caucus
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will hold a caucus Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave. Municipal clerks from all 14 towns will be available from 9 to 9:30 a.m. to enroll people in the Republican Party so they can participate in the caucus. […]
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Norway, Oxford Republican Caucus on Saturday
SOUTH PARIS — The Norway and Oxford Republican caucuses will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the South Paris Fire Hall, 137 Western Ave. “Every two years, town committees caucus to select delegates and alternates for the upcoming Republican Convention, Norway Chairman Peter Connell said. “Also, officers are elected for the town […]
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Oxford County Democratic chair says replacing Wayne Gallant as sheriff may take time
PARIS — The chairman of the Oxford County Democratic Committee said Friday that it will be “difficult” to schedule a caucus to select candidates to replace Sheriff Wayne Gallant before the end of the year. Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. Chief Deputy Hart Daley has been […]
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Selectmen in Franklin County to caucus to represent towns on county budget panel
FARMINGTON — Selectpersons from Franklin County towns will vote at a caucus Monday, March 6, to fill seats on the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. The caucus is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the county courthouse. There is one three-year position open in each district, county Clerk Julie Magoon said Tuesday. If someone is elected […]
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Androscoggin County sets caucuses to select Budget Committee members
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission will hold nominating caucuses next week to select candidates for the county Budget Committee. Municipal officials will gather at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Androscoggin County courthouse, immediately following the commissioners’ regular business meeting. Each of the seven county districts will hold a caucus moderated by the […]
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Gov. Paul LePage prefers presidential primary over caucus
Gov. Paul LePage added his name to the growing list of lawmakers who support moving Maine away from the presidential caucus system and toward a primary. LePage said during a radio appearance on WVOM that moving to a primary would come with a cost to the state, but that the cost is worth it. “I was absolutely amazed and […]
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Top Democrats, Republicans agree, Maine should become primary state
AUGUSTA — Leading Democratic and Republican state senators said Monday that turnout at the state’s major party caucuses over the weekend was so well attended it shows Maine should become a primary state — with voters from both parties casting their ballots on a single day. The switch would require the state to fund an […]
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Maine gears up for Democrat, GOP caucuses this weekend
PORTLAND — Maine Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a double-shot of presidential caucuses but Super Tuesday primaries could play a role in who’s left on the ballot by the time Maine’s voters gather. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are virtually assured of staying in the race, but Super Tuesday could claim some […]