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Elections

Published
June 12, 2018

Shawn Moody takes Republican nomination for governor, as Mills and Cote lead Democratic field

Shawn Moody had more than half of the votes in the Republican race for governor, while and Adam Cote and Janet Mills were running neck-and-neck among Democrats but far short of 50%.
Published
June 12, 2018

Portland voters easily approve school budget

School leaders made cuts to reach final figure.
Published
June 12, 2018

Scarborough voters narrowly approve school budget

The town had rejected proposed school budgets multiple times in recent years, but supporters won Tuesday.
Published
June 12, 2018

June 2018 Maine Election Results

Results collected and updated in real time by the Portland Press Herald and Associated Press for Maine’s June 12 primary contests, ballot questions and selected local elections.
Published
June 12, 2018

New voting system credited for strong turnout for Maine primaries

Some voters took ranked-choice voting in stride while others were confused in the state's first rollout of a new way to vote.

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Published
June 12, 2018

As Mainers vote in first ranked-choice election, LePage says he ‘probably’ won’t certify referendum results

With a proposal on the ballot to keep ranked-choice voting, the governors calls it 'the most horrific thing in the world.' But the secretary of state says LePage can't stop the results of Tuesday's voting from taking effect.
Published
June 11, 2018

Mainers going to polls in first statewide test of ranked-choice voting

On Tuesday, voters will select Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, and decide the fate of the ranked-choice system itself.
Published
June 11, 2018

Maine Democrats’ long-shot Senate candidate aspired to country music career

Zak Ringelstein, who is running against Angus King, used to perform under the stage name Zak Mountain. A video of one of his songs surfaced over the weekend on social media.
Published
June 10, 2018

Augusta voters consider changes to city charter

One change would eliminate the requirement that a charter review commission be formed every 10 years.
Published
June 9, 2018

Winner of Democratic primary will be next Cumberland County probate judge

All three candidates cite their long legal careers and experience as qualifications for the post.