Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
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Somerset County register of deeds referendum appears to fail
Tuesday’s referendum was the third time county officials asked voters to change the post to an appointed one.
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Lewiston mass shooting seen as key to getting red flag law passed in Maine
Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.
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Perkins, Leigh picked for Oakland Town Council seats
Four candidates ran for the two seats on the town’s governing board.
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Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine
One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
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Incumbents win new 3-year terms on Winthrop Town Council
The current chair and vice chair of the council, Shannon McDonnell and James Steele, were on the ballot alongside Bruce Burns, who lost his seat on the council last year.
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Waterville voters approve allowing city managers to live outside city
The ballot referendum Tuesday asked if voters would approve a city charter change enabling managers to live outside city limits.
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South Berwick lawmaker will challenge Chellie Pingree in 2026 Democratic primary
State Rep. Tiffany Roberts announced plans Wednesday to challenge Pingree, who has not faced a primary challenger in her nearly 20 years representing Maine’s deep blue 1st District.
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Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat
Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.
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Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects
Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.