Maine takes another step toward ranked-choice voting in governor races

The next step is a vote by the full Legislature, with two-thirds majority approval needed to pass; then it would need approval from a majority of state voters.

After trying to overturn his election loss in 2018, Poliquin won’t say if he’ll respect the results this year

The former 2nd District congressman is seeking is old office after falsely claiming he was denied victory in the 2018 election by a 'black box computer algorithm.'

Maine House advances bill to allow ranked-choice voting in communities statewide

The bill would allow all of Maine's communities, whether they have official charters or not, to establish ranked-choice voting.

Alaskans follow Maine’s lead on ranked-choice voting

Maine is no longer the only state to rely on ranked-choice voting after Alaskans approve a ballot question to revise its elections.

Biden holds lead over Trump in Maine, with more votes to be counted

Joe Biden polled better than President Trump with Maine voters, but early returns showed the incumbent leading until 11 p.m.

What lies ahead for Maine vote counting?

Polls closed Tuesday night, and towns that haven't finished counting ballots have two days to get the job done.

Election results may be slow to arrive in key races

Ranked-choice voting, an expected high turnout, record absentee voting and potential disruptions at the polls could produce delays in declaring winners, especially in top races.

How do I fill out my ranked-choice ballot?

Here's what you need to know about ranked-choice voting, which only Maine will use in the presidential election.

Why we will get to use ranked-choice voting when we vote for president

Maine’s supreme court clears way for ranked-choice voting in presidential election

The court overturned a ruling that would have put a ‘people's veto’ referendum on the November ballot, thereby blocking Maine voters' option to rank the presidential candidates.