The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
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Write-in candidate wins South Portland school board seat
Michael Faulkingham, a registered voter and resident of District 2, received the most votes in a race that drew no official candidates.
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Somali community revels in Safiya Khalid’s victory in Lewiston council race
The 23-year-old, who also is the youngest person elected to the council, says she’s ‘in shock’ over the win and the attention she’s getting.
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Safiya Khalid elected first Somali-American to Lewiston City Council
The 23-year-old said the results show that Lewiston voters want change.
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Thursday last day for no-questions-asked Maine absentee ballots
After that, voters will need to show extenuating circumstances to request an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s election.
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Portland mayoral candidates tout their endorsements as Election Day nears
The 4 candidates highlight the support of various backers in city politics, business, arts and education circles.
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Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020
Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.
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Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum
Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.