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Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston’s Mana Abdi to be first Somali-American lawmaker in Maine

by Steve Collins November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

“I’m walking into new territory,” Abdi said. She says her election is a sign that the Legislature is growing more representative of the people it serves.

Election 2022, Maine

Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature

by Randy Billings October 16, 2022October 16, 2022

If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

Top battlegrounds in battle for Maine Legislature

by Randy Billings October 16, 2022October 16, 2022

Here are the five Senate and five House races where party organizations and other outside groups are spending the most money. The figures include spending through Oct. 10. They do not include the money raised and spent by the candidates themselves. TOP 5 SENATE RACES 1. District 1: Rep. Sue Bernard, R-Caribou, vs. incumbent Senate […]

Maine, Politics

Early and absentee voting underway in Maine

by Randy Billings October 11, 2022October 12, 2022

So far, Democrats are requesting six out of every 10 absentee ballots – a much higher rate than Republicans.

Election 2022, Oxford Hills, Politics

Sawin Millett announces State House reelection bid

October 7, 2022October 10, 2022

WATERFORD — Rep. Sawin Millett has announced his bid for reelection to the Maine House of Representatives in the new House District 81, which includes Greenwood, Norway, South Oxford, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden and Waterford. “These last few years have been tough,” said Millett, who is completing his eighth, nonconcurrent term in the Maine House. “I […]