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Local Elections

Published
October 25, 2021

In South Portland council races, it’s moderates against progressives

Mayor Misha Pride is challenged by longtime school board Chairman Richard Matthews in District 3, and former councilor Linda Cohen faces human rights leader Margaret Brownlee in District 4.
Published
October 19, 2021

Portland charter commissioners warned of pitfalls of voting rights for noncitizens

Portland is once again debating whether to be the first city in Maine to allow noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. But immigration experts warn of unintended consequences.
Published
October 10, 2021

Toxic politics taking its toll on Portland’s public servants

The tension that has been building in recent years between an energized, aggressive progressive movement and more moderate city officials seems to have spiked in the last week.
Published
October 7, 2021

Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race

A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
Published
October 6, 2021

Affordability, homelessness animate Portland City Council District 1 race

Two candidates are running to replace City Councilor Belinda Ray, who is not seeking a third term.

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Published
October 5, 2021

Competition fierce for an at-large seat on Portland City Council

All four candidates cite voters' worries about the city's increasing lack of affordability, especially in housing.
Published
September 23, 2021

Portland school board member apologizes for past use of homophobic slur

Roberto Rodriguez, who is running for City Council, said he has been reaching out to individuals and community groups to make amends since the old posts began resurfacing last week.
Published
September 3, 2021

Portland councilor, a plaintiff in lawsuit against the city, won’t recuse herself from dispute

April Fournier's decision runs counter to the city attorney's recommendation that she recuse herself from deliberations of the clean-elections case.
Published
August 31, 2021

Portland councilors consider next move in clean elections case, but too late for fall vote

Advocates want the City Council to reverse course and put the 2019 citizen initiative on the November ballot, but the clerk says ballots are already being printed.
Published
August 12, 2021

Biddeford mayor wants sixth term, faces challenge from former lawmaker

Two candidates have take out nomination petitions: Mayor Alan Casavant and former Rep. Victoria Foley.