Identity politics, often tied to where people live, their education and their income, among other things, are increasingly driving voters’ preferences.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2020, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Voters reject Portland’s cautious approach to retail marijuana
The elimination of a cap on cannabis stores in Maine’s largest city passes by a 6-percentage-point margin.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
State House and Senate legislative race results for the Morning Sentinel
Here’s who were declared winners and a few who were expected to win in state legislative races in the Morning Sentinel’s coverage area.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Former House member the only challenger to unseat an incumbent in Augusta-area legislative races
A 59-vote margin separated Republican Randall Greenwood and incumbent Independent Kent Ackley for the House District 82 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
More Nevada results will come Thursday morning, election official says
Early results show Joe Biden with a slim lead in a state that could give him enough electoral votes to win the White House.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Progressive wave sweeps through Portland election
Portland is a Democratic stronghold, but progressives have had trouble advancing their policies through the City Council. This time they took it straight to the voters and won.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inElection 2020, News
Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats
Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.
Posted inElection 2020, News
State looking into report of filled out ballot given to voter in Wilton
Al Paradis filed a complaint of voter fraud with the Secretary of State’s office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Did social media actually counter election misinformation?
Overall the measures taken by Facebook, Twitter and YouTube didn’t really address the problems exposed by the 2020 U.S. presidential contest, critics contend.