Though some votes are not yet tallied, the Lewiston Democrat said his lead is too large for challengers to overcome
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Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states
Even with Democratic gains, Republicans still will control more states and more total legislative seats.
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LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.
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Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after Republicans’ uneven election
Former President Donald Trump sought to use the midterms as an opportunity to prove his enduring political influence after losing the White House in 2020.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Record spending to support top candidates for governor exceeded $40 per vote
Gov. Janet Mills and her supporters spent $48.14 per vote, while Paul LePage and his backers spent $44.90.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Matthew Boucher wins Kennebec County register of deeds race
Mathew Boucher, a small business owner and graphic artist, will assume full-time duties at the register of deeds office in January after defeating incumbent register Diane Wilson, who has worked in the deeds office for 25 years.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Roundup of Maine Senate races in central Maine
A roundup of unofficial election results for the Maine Senate in central Maine districts.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Roundup of Maine House of Representatives races in central Maine
A roundup of unofficial election results for the Maine House of Representatives in central Maine districts.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years
Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.