Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Opponents concede to Dale Crafts in Republican primary before ranked counting begins

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press July 15, 2020September 14, 2020

The winner in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District won’t be decided officially until the ranked votes are tabulated, which could take days.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics

Voter turnout ‘flip-flops’ with high absentee voting during pandemic

by Andrew Rice July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said turnout Tuesday was roughly the same as the 2018 primary, but with opposite numbers for absentee and in-person ballots.

Maine, Politics

Dale Crafts holds big lead in Republican congressional primary

by Steve Collins July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the former Lisbon state lawmaker has about 45% of the vote, a large enough cushion to fend off either of his two opponents.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Sara Gideon cruised to victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary

by Kevin Miller July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The Freeport Democrat will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.

Politics

Trump signs bill to punish China over Hong Kong, rails against Biden

by Colby Itkowitz The Washington Post July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

The president uses a signing ceremony in the Rose Garden to slam his presumptive opponent.

Nation / World, Politics

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville beats Sessions in Alabama Senate primary

by KIM CHANDLER Associated Press July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Sessions was trying to take back the seat he held for 20 years before resigning to become President Trump’s attorney general in 2017.

Maine, News, Politics

2020 Statewide, Primary and Local July Election Results

July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Unofficial live election results collected by the Associated Press.

Maine, Politics

Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.

by Staff and wire reports July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

PORTLAND — Maine voters did much of their work ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, casting tens of thousands of absentee ballots as House Speaker Sara Gideon faced two other Democrats to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that’s critical to the battle for control of the Senate. Three Republicans were also facing […]