Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
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Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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Voting changes made for pandemic are likely to stay in Maine
Several innovations aimed at improving the absentee voting process are expected to remain in place for future elections, although some may require legislative action.
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The Latest: Biden’s lead grows in battleground Pennsylvania
The latest election-related news from around the country.
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‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden calls for unity as he looks ahead to the presidency
A confident Joe Biden addressed the nation Friday night, as the latest numbers showed him with growing leads in the key states of Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia.
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What lies ahead for Maine vote counting?
Polls closed Tuesday night, and towns that haven’t finished counting ballots have two days to get the job done.
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Election results may be slow to arrive in key races
Ranked-choice voting, an expected high turnout, record absentee voting and potential disruptions at the polls could produce delays in declaring winners, especially in top races.
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Where and when to vote in your area
Polling places in central and western Maine.
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Nearly half of registered Mainers have voted, and absentee ballots keep pouring in
More than 477,000 absentee ballots had been received – by mail, drop box or in-person voting – as of Friday afternoon as a record number of Mainers use the process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you’re mailing your absentee ballot, better send it out today
With Election Day only 7 days off, officials warn that any ballots mailed after Oct. 27 night not be received in time to count.