LEWISTON — State election officials confirmed Wednesday that a request has been made to recount ballots in the Senate District 21 race between Democrat Nate Libby and Republican Patti Gagne. According to unofficial results from the Lewiston city clerk’s office, Libby, a state representative and city councilor, won the Senate seat by 64 votes. In […]
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Rumford recount reveals no change in selectman race winner
RUMFORD — Tuesday’s recount of selectmen’s race ballots for Jim Windover and incumbents Jeff Sterling and Jolene Lovejoy validated Sterling’s June 10 win. The race was among six candidates for two seats, with Sterling and Mark Belanger getting the most votes for election to three-year terms. Sterling received 571 votes, a number that did not change […]
Rumford selectmen candidates’ recount to be held next week
RUMFORD — A ballot recount of the June 10 election for selectmen will be held next week, Deputy Town Clerk Beverly Thorne said Tuesday. James Windover asked for a ballot inspection and recount after incumbent Jeff Sterling won a three-year term with 571 votes to Windover’s 551. Mark Belanger won over incumbent Jolene Lovejoy, 751 […]
Lewiston recounting Ward 5 school votes
LEWISTON — The city has scheduled a recount of the Ward 5 vote for the School Committee. In a public notice, City Clerk Kathy Montejo said the recount is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Lewiston City Council Chamber at the request of candidate Jama Mohamed. The seat has been held by […]
Petition to request recount falls short
LIVERMORE FALLS — A petition drive to request a vote recount of the defeated administration budget has come up short of signatures. Voters opposed raising $197,861, which is $32,695 more than the 2012-13 budget, for town administration, 260-258, on Nov. 5. It was the third time it was rejected by residents since June. The budget […]