An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, News
Lisbon residents elect three new council members in uncontested races
Incumbent council members did not run for reelection.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Election 2024, Oxford Hills, Politics
Keim, Millett elected as Oxford County commissioners
REGION — Lisa Keim, former Republican senator from Dixfield, won the District 2 seat on the Oxford County Commission on Tuesday and Howard “Sawin” Millett Jr., former House District 81 representative, won the District 1 seat. With all District 2 town reporting unofficial counts Wednesday morning, Keim garnered 6,374 votes to challenger John “Johnny” Walker […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, News
Lisbon residents approve $6 million school repair bond
The bond will go toward repairs to Philip W. Sugg Middle School.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Early/absentee votes, in person voters have poured in for Tuesday’s election
REGION — According to information provided by town clerks, more than a third of registered voters around Oxford Hills had requested absentee ballots ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. And 95% of those who received them returned them via mail or drop-off to their municipal office by last Thursday’s deadline. Turnout was strong for the two-thirds […]
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Maine Crime
Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Update: League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places
Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Laurel Libby beats Dan Campbell for Maine House seat by 171 votes
Libby, a major fundraiser for the Republican Party, will retain her seat representing part of Auburn and Minot for a third term.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump has sweeping plans for second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed.
He’s outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role.