USA Today’s Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation
The Democratic presidential nominee’s approach always has been an intentional contrast with President Trump, who thrives on conflict.
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In ranked-choice Senate race, only independents willing to name their second pick
Max Linn prefers Lisa Savage as his No. 2, but she favors Sara Gideon as best alternative.
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Waterville city clerk explains absentee voting
Waterville residents have the option of voting at the polls Nov. 3, voting in person by absentee ballot at City Hall beginning Oct. 5, voting by mail-in ballot or dropping off a ballot in a secured box outside the main entrance to City Hall.
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Civic groups, retired Mainers push to ease absentee voting rules
The lawsuit seeking to relax absentee voting rules is opposed by the state and national Republican party, and President Trump’s re-election campaign.
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Book: Pence told ‘to be on standby’ during Trump’s 2019 hospital visit
The president’s November 2019 visit raised questions at the time about Trump’s health.
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Mills gives state agencies more time to propose cuts as shortfall looms
Facing a revenue shortfall of more than $500 million, Gov. Janet Mills gives agencies 7 more weeks to submit new budgets, while hoping Congress delivers more pandemic aid to states.
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Trump visits Kenosha, labels violence ‘domestic terrorism’
The president’s motorcade passed throngs of demonstrators, some holding American flags in support of the president, others jeering while carrying signs that read Black Lives Matter.
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Time is tight for historic decision on ranked-choice voting in Maine
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court will have to decide whether the state becomes the first in U.S. history to use a ranked-choice system in a presidential election.
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Sen. Collins kicks off bus tour in her hometown, Caribou
The Republican incumbent plans a campaign tour of Maine’s 16 counties, starting Monday in her birthplace.