But Republicans dismissed the defeat as a ‘low stakes’ race that in no way indicates what will happen in November when both candidates face off again with former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills at the top of the ticket.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
AG rules that state appointees can’t run for political office
The governor’s office had initially advised at least one Democratic candidate that she would only need to resign if she won based on what it now says is ‘a longstanding, but erroneous, understanding of the law’ that preceded the administration.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local Elections, News
Rangeley elects newcomer, incumbent as selectmen
Ethan Shaffer and Samantha White won election in an uncertified vote.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Maine’s 2nd District congressional race looks awfully familiar
All three of this year’s candidates vying for the U.S. House seat were on the ballot in 2018
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Residents of Corinth end long ban on alcohol sales
Tuesday’s vote ends a long tradition from a small Penobscot County town.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Schools and Education
Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters OK school budget for RSU 4
In total, 57% of voters across the three towns voted in support of the budget.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Katrina Smith wins Republican nomination for House District 62 seat
Smith has defeated Jennifer Tuminaro 524-316 for the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
James Orr wins Republican nomination for Augusta House seat
Orr received 332 votes while his opponent, Michael Michaud, received 197, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback.
Posted inElection 2022, News
Rangeley voters approve $4.72 million budget
Results of elected town and school official races will be known Wednesday.