The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing ‘this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history’ is in the best interest of his constituents.
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Israeli government calls early elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ruling coalition has agreed to disband.
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Court says Justice Ginsburg up and working after surgery
Ginsburg has never missed oral arguments at the Supreme Court.
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White House: Trump open to less money for border wall
But Democrats hold firm in opposing a wall, which the president promised his political base he would build.
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Defense Secretary Mattis leaving Pentagon sooner than planned, Shanahan tapped
The president names Patrick Shanahan as acting defense secretary.
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Next step for Mike Michaud after Congress: His local select board
Never one to stop serving, the former Maine representative with deep ties to East Millinocket looks to help rebulid the mill town.
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Shutdown to stretch until at least Thursday as Senate adjourns with no budget deal
Close to 400,000 federal workers will be without pay until a deal is reached.
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Top U.S. envoy to anti-Islamic State coalition resigns in protest
Brett McGurk could not abide the president’s abrupt decision to withdraw troops from Syria, an official says.
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Maine’s Gov.-elect, Janet Mills, invites public to inauguration
The Jan. 2 event is free and open to all but requires tickets.
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Shutdown not expected to cause major disruptions in Maine
But services have been curtailed at Acadia National Park, where about 70 staff members are on furlough.