Election 2016
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Pingree wins re-election to 1st Congressional District
The incumbent Democrat was widely expected to beat Republican Mark Holbrook, a Brunswick counselor, to win a fifth term in Congress.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Voting machines at one Sanford polling place malfunction
Town Clerk Sue Cote says the problem caused by human error was rectified after two hours and there was no voter fraud.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Challengers oust 2 Portland city councilors
Councilors Jon Hinck and Ed Suslovic lose their re-election bids.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Approval looks likely for initiative to change how Maine candidates are elected
With about 82 percent of the precincts reporting, the proposal to adopt ranked-choice voting had support from 52 percent of the voters.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Measure to fund schools with added tax on high earners still too close to call
Question 2 alled for a surcharge for household income over $200,000 to help the state meet its mandate to cover 55 percent of education costs.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Proposed expansion of gun background checks defeated
The "Yes on 3" campaign conceded the race Wednesday morning after unofficial results showed 52 percent of Maine voters opposed requiring background checks on private gun sales, gun loans or other transfers.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Republicans control U.S. House for 2 more years with wins in key districts
With Donald Trump rousing opposition in many suburban and ethnically diverse districts, Democrats hoped to gain a dozen seats or more.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
One dead, 2 injured in shooting near Calif. voting site
The motive of the shooting was unknown and it was unclear if it had anything to do with the election.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Republicans hold key seats to keep their majority in Senate
Democrats grab a Republican-held seat in Illinois, but face being in the minority in Congress for years to come.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
At Portland polling places, voting is sweetened by homemade treats
The Italian Heritage Center offered an elaborate spread of sweets and dinners to go. At First Baptist Church in North Deering, tray after tray of homemade cookies – all free.
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