LEWISTON — Voters here supported Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump for president by a vote of 8,189 to 7,301, according to unofficial results from the city clerk. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson received 942 votes and Green candidate Jill Stein 236 votes. In the hotly contested District 2 race, Lewiston voters supported Democratic challenger Emily Cain […]
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Voters happy that it’s all finally over
After a seemingly endless slog of insults and advertisements, voters on both sides of the political divide could agree on one thing Tuesday: They’re relieved that it’s finally over. “I’m just so tired of the whole thing,” Deborah Powell of Lewiston said. She called the election “the worst ever.” The results main event on Election […]
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Lewiston voters motivated by presidential race
LEWISTON — A long line of people waited to register to vote Tuesday night at Longley Elementary School. Nancy Lowe said it was the presidential race that brought her out. “I voted for Hillary Clinton. I really dislike Trump and what he stands for.” She resents how he regards women, she said. “I get the […]
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Maine voters turn out big on Election Day
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Clerks run out of ballots in Lewiston, print more
LEWISTON — After the polling site at Lewiston High School ran out of ballots Tuesday evening, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap gave clerks permission to print more. Kristen Schulze Muszynski, the secretary’s spokeswoman, said that to her knowledge it was the only site in Maine to run out on Election Day. “We can authorize them […]
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Albany Town Hall busy with voters
ALBANY TOWNSHIP — The atmosphere at the Albany Town Hall on Election Day was one of quiet relief. Voters who turned up didn’t say much to each other, according to registrar Joan Kimball. “It’s been a very calm day. I think people are just glad to get it over with so they don’t have to watch […]
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Bethel voter turnout steady and expected
BETHEL — While the students of Crescent Park Elementary enjoyed a day off, the adults of Bethel and Mason Township filled the school gym to cast their votes on Tuesday. Bethel Town Clerk Christen Mason said voter turnout was busy, as expected, with about 1,200 residents having cast their votes as of 3 p.m. Mason […]
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Norway voters anxious for end of contentious election cycle
NORWAY – Many Norway voters Tuesday afternoon shared a common sentiment after leaving the voting booth at the Norway Fire Station Tuesday afternoon: “I’m glad that it’s over.” As of 3:30 p.m., more than 1,300 people had voted. “Hopefully, we can focus more on dealing with the aftermath of the election and whoever gets elected,” […]
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Street Talk: How to evade political discourse like a ninja
These are treacherous times. You’re meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time. You’re crazy about the lass and want to marry her, but you’ll have to get by Daddy, first. “So,” the old man says, the very moment you get settled in at the dinner table. “This has been some crazy election, hasn’t it?” […]
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President George W. Bush did not cast a vote for president
A spokesman says former President George W. Bush did not vote for Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton. Freddy Ford says the most recent Republican president voted “none of the above for president and Republican down-ballot.” That means Bush voted for Republicans in congressional and local races. It’s not a complete surprise. The Bush […]