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Here's the latest on recounts in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, other state races
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Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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STATE BALLOT QUESTIONS
Have questions about the statewide referendums and bonds on the ballot? Let us explain them.
Question 1:
Capping contributions to political action committees
Question 2:
A $25 million bond to fund research-and-development
Question 3:
A $10 million bond to help restore historic buildings
Question 4:
A historic $30 million bond to repair and restore trails
Question 5:
Adopting the 1901 pine tree design as Maine’s state flag
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Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.
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Voters will be asked if they want to limit PAC contributions to $5,000. The measure is likely to be challenged in court if it passes.
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The bond would provide funding that would be used to leverage matching private and federal support for capital projects in key technology sectors determined by the state.
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Voters will weigh a proposal to borrow $10 million to help restore old buildings owned by government agencies or nonprofits across the state.
THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT
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The closeness of the race and the number of states in play raised the likelihood that once again a victor might not be known on election night.
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Maine students have predicted the winner of every presidential election since 2008, but they missed the mark in the 2020 U.S. Senate race by voting against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump tied 18-18 in The Forks in the 2020 presidential election, but residents say they don't expect a vote that close this year.
U.S. CONGRESS
Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year's election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn't follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory
Pingree defended her seat against Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn.
Hand recount underway in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Austin Theriault requested the recount after losing the race to Rep. Jared Golden by 2,706 votes, or less than 1% of votes cast.
MAINE LEGISLATURE
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Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.
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Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.
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It's the largest ad buy since Labor Day, the traditional start of the fall campaign season, and comes after Democrats mailed flyers opposing a Republican candidate trying to flip a Senate seat in Windham.
Local Race Q&A’s
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House District 70 comprises Skowhegan.
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House District 73 comprises Adamstown Township, Alder Stream Township, Andover, Andover North Surplus Township, Attean Township, Bowtown Township, Carrabassett Valley, Carrying Place Township, Coburn Gore Township, Coplin Plantation, Dallas Plantation, Dead River Township, Dennistown Plantation, East Central Franklin, Eustis, Freeman Township, Gilead, Highland Plantation, Holeb Township, Jackman, Jim Pond Township, Kingfield, Lang Township, Lincoln Plantation, Lower Cupsuptic Township, Lynchtown Township, Madrid Township, Magalloway Township, Moose River, Newry, North Franklin, North Oxford, Northwest Somerset, Phillips, Pierce Pond Township, Rangeley, Rangeley Plantation, Raytown Township, Richardsontown Township, Riley Township, Salem Township, Sandy River Plantation, Spring Lake Township, The Forks Plantation, Upper Enchanted Township, Upton, West Central Franklin, West Forks Plantation and Wyman Township
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House District 53 comprises Chelsea, Dresden, Pittston and Randolph.