Nick Isgro and Waterville School Board member Julian Payne on Tuesday handed in the required signatures needed to force a recount of the referendum.
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Elections experts say Poliquin’s constitutional challenge to ranked-choice voting unlikely to prevail
The U.S. Constitution gives states leeway for running elections and, unlike Maine’s Constitution, doesn’t say they must be decided by a plurality of votes.
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Appointment of acting U.S. attorney general Whitaker faces court challenge
The state of Maryland presents several arguments questioning the legitimacy of Trump’s choice to replace Jeff Sessions.
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Homeland Security chief Nielsen expected to leave, sources say
The president told allies that he never fully trusted Kirstjen Nielsen, whom he associated with President George W. Bush, a longtime foe.
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Poliquin sues to stop ranked-choice count, saying process could be illegal
As Maine’s secretary of state continues the retabulation to determine the winner in the 2nd Congressional District, a court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
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CNN sues Trump, seeking to get reporter back in the White House
The network wants Jim Acosta’s access to the White House restored.
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Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona U.S. Senate seat, flipping it to the Democrats
Her win of the seat now held by Sen. Jeff Flake cements Arizona as a swing state after years of Republican dominance.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Rudnicki wins House District 108 over Rowden
She will serve as both state representative and SAD 49 school board chairwoman.
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Republicans want worker removed from Poliquin-Golden ballot count
While Republicans raised concerns about the social media activity of one worker, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap called the tactics ‘a distraction’ and an ‘irresponsible’ attempt to discredit the process.
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Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.