BIDDEFORD — In the race for Biddeford mayor, state Rep. Alan Casavant has declared victory over incumbent Mayor Joanne Twomey, based on early ward results showing he received 62 percent of the vote.

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Former Biddeford Mayor Joanne Twomey was escorted out of a forum in Saco on Thursday after confronting Gov. Paul LePage over his budget proposals.
Former Biddeford Mayor Joanne Twomey was escorted out of a forum in Saco on Thursday after confronting Gov. Paul LePage over his budget proposals. 2011 Press Herald File Photo/Gregory Rec
Voters cast their ballots at the Richard J. Martin Community Center in Biddeford today. Several wards in the city reported voter turnout higher than 50 percent.
Voters cast their ballots at the Richard J. Martin Community Center in Biddeford today. Several wards in the city reported voter turnout higher than 50 percent. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

According to unofficial results released by City Clerk Carmen Morris, Casavant received 4,165 votes to Twomey’s 2,504, with 30 write-ins.for other candidates.

 

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