Maine’s top election official says polling places will be safe

While some states are bracing for serious voting problems, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap declared Thursday that Maine’s election systems are all in order.

When political mail gets personal: How do they know that about me?

Some mailings about absentee balloting, including a recent one from the Maine Democratic Party, raise questions about access to voting records.

In House District 79, incumbent Tim Theriault facing Lindsey Harwath

Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.

House District 88 candidates say jobs key to Maine’s future

Republican Michael Lemelin wants to open small businesses up immediately, while Democrat Chris Hamilton wants to focus on a "safe approach."

Election clerks will process absentee ballots early, but won’t count votes until polls close

With a record number of voters requesting absentee ballots, some want to know when those votes actually get counted.

Maine launches absentee ballot tracking system

The new system will enable voters to track the status of their absentee ballots online.

Former representative Pierce vying to win back seat from Hepler in Maine House District 53

State Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, is facing a challenge from Jeffrey Pierce, who she defeated in 2018 for the District 53 seat in the state House of Representatives.

Meet the candidates: 2020 Legislative profiles, Q&As

Some voters fear being ‘purged’ at the polls. Should you?

Maine's system for removing voters from official lists has been criticized in the past, but state officials say they no longer follow those procedures.

Ackley challenged by former representative Greenwood in House District 82

Kent Ackley and Randall Greenwood will vie for a seat, representing Wales, Litchfield and part of Monmouth in the Maine House of Representatives.