Committees funded almost entirely by the state's 2 largest electricity providers spent more than $136 per vote to defeat a nonprofit power company proposal, while proponents spent less than $10 per vote on their losing campaign.

The suit filed in federal court by a group that includes current and former lawmakers argues the law put in place by voters in November violates the First and 14th amendments.

Separate lawsuits from Versant Power, Central Maine Power and two organizations representing media outlets were all filed Tuesday in federal court.

The fall ballot did not include any statewide or national races, which typically draw more voters to the polls.

The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 14, to accept the outcome of the referendum vote that took place on the previous Tuesday.

There was just a seven-vote difference between incumbent Paul Beauparlant and challenger Donna Gallant, who unseated Beauparlant.

Threatening letters, some including fentanyl, have been sent to local election offices in at least 5 states.

With a majority vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, RSU 9 will be able to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which will be the new home for district administration among other things.

A Charter Review Committee discussed Lewiston's runoff system and the possibility of using ranked choice voting in 2021, but ultimately did not recommend a change.

Massachusetts' own referendum, from 2020, points to a future where Maine's right to repair law is still not a guarantee.

Arsenault won the three-person race with 278 votes, to 133 for Barbara Arsenault and 105 for Donald Bradley.

With over 5,400 votes cast, RSU 9 to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which the district will use for administrative purposes.

Right to repair referendum easily passes. Voters make a strong statement against foreign entities influencing local politics.

Maine voters overwhelmingly rejected Question 3. It was defeated in almost every community, with a few exceptions.

Democrats notched 2 early wins in Kentucky and Ohio, both states that voted for Trump in 2020. In both states, abortion was the main campaign issue.

Town Councilor Fern Larochelle retained his seat in the only contested race in the town.

The proposed RSU 4 budget was trimmed nearly $1 million since the first referendum in June.

Three of the seven seats will change hands at the start of the 2024 term.