Readfield residents approve local ordinances on internet, land use

A majority of voters approved nine questions about the town exploring options for high-speed internet and land use ordinances, according to unofficial results.

The latest 2021 local election stories

Townsend and Picchiotti win seats on Fairfield Town Council

Matthew Townsend and incumbent John Picchiotti outpaced two other candidates Tuesday for seats on the Fairfield council.

Maine voters pass the nation’s first ‘right to food’ amendment

Supporters of the amendment to the Maine Constitution positioned it as a chance for Mainers to take control of the food supply back from large landowners and giant retailers.

Maine voters approve $100 million transportation bond

Election returns late Tuesday night showed 71% of voters supported the borrowing package, which includes $85 million for highways and bridges.

Minneapolis voters reject replacing police department, 18 months after George Floyd’s death

Even opponents of the city charter change stressed the urgency of transforming policing in the city.

Augusta-area voters turn out in steady stream to weigh in on Question 1, local races

While several communities had local races on their ballots, most people turned out to vote on Question 1, a referendum question about the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.

Question 1: Maine voters soundly reject CMP power line corridor

Tuesday's outcome is a repudiation of the $1 billion NECEC transmission line project, but its supporters vow to fight the measure in court.

Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats

The loss in Virginia deepens the sense of alarm in the Democratic Party heading into next year’s midterm elections.

Statewide and town-by-town Maine results for Election 2021

Real-time statewide results from the 2021 election. Use the navigation below to view map to view town-by-town results for Question 1, or search for towns in the field below. Polls close at 8 p.m.