Spending also surpassed national projections, with one group estimating that $27 million would be spent on the race for governor.
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State panel levies $10,680 in fines against group that backed Democratic candidates
The Maine Ethics Commission voted to fine the political action committee after determining it failed to disclose top funders.
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Bruce Poliquin accepts defeat, urges Mainers to ‘relax, decompress’
After losing his congressional race, the ex-lawmaker advised Democrats to ‘work with Republicans’ to lower heating costs.
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Completed count shows Rep. Jared Golden won big in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
In the final ranked-choice voting tally, the Lewiston Democrat emerged with 53% of the vote
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Bruce Poliquin stops short of a concession in congressional race
Republican contender urges Democrats to “not inflict any further pain” on Mainers.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022
The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
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Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election
Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Republicans thought they could make gains in New England. A blue wave hit instead.
Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.
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Voting results by town
Unofficial results of Nov. 8 election results by town, as of Tuesday night.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics
Abortion supporters win in both conservative and liberal states
The votes are a dramatic illustration of how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to eliminate the nationwide right to abortion has galvanized voters who support women’s right to choose.