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VOICE OF THE VOTER

 

GOVERNOR

Republicans
Paul LePage 48,817 (37%)
Les Otten 22,762 (17%)
Peter Mills 19,321 (15%)
Steve Abbott 17,138 (13%)
Bill Beardsley 12,096 (9%)
Bruce Poliquin 6,631 (5%)
Matt Jacobson 4,295 (3%)

Democrats
Libby Mitchell 42,123 (35%)
Steve Rowe 27,403 (23%)
Rosa Scarcelli 26,376 (22%)
Pat McGowan 24,274 - (20%)

590 of 596 precincts (99%)

QUESTIONS

Q1 People's Veto: Income/Sales Tax
Yes 193,557 (61%)
No 124,663 (39%)

Q2 Bond: University / Wind
Yes 187,070 (59%)
No 128,672 (41%)

Q3 Bond: Transportation
Yes 182,976 (58%)
No 131,111 (42%)

Q4 Bond: Com. for ME's Future
Yes 159,106 (51%)
No 145,061 (49%)

Q5 Bond Drinking Water
Yes 163,093 (55%)
No 153,910 (45%)

590 of 596 precincts (99%)

In The Arena: Jason Levesque

In The Arena: Jason Levesque

(NEWS CENTER) -- Jason Levesque, a former Army drill sergeant from Auburn, is hoping to give Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) his marching orders. Levesque is the Republican candidate for Congress in the second district.

Candidates for Governor meet with agriculture, aquaculture producers

Candidates for Governor meet with agriculture, aquaculture producers

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- One Maine farmer says politicians typically think of farms as "a cow in a field", even though farms are really big business.

In The Arena: Kevin Scott

In The Arena: Kevin Scott

(NEWS CENTER) -- The least known of the five people running for governor is Kevin Scott, an unenrolled candidate from Andover. The newcomer to statewide politics goes In The Arena to discuss his campaign.

 

Jenkins considers write-in candidacy for Blaine House

Jenkins considers write-in candidacy for Blaine House

LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The man who made headlines three years ago by winning a write-in campaign for mayor is considering the same thing for the Blaine House.John

In The Arena: Dean Scontras

(NEWS CENTER) Republican Dean Scontras is making his second try for a seat in Congress. He is running Maine's 1st District against the incumbent Rep. Chellie Pingree.

Candidates face-off in first post-primary forum

Candidates face-off in first post-primary forum

ROCKLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The first face-off among the candidates for Governor of Maine was one candidate short -- but also showed a few surprising sparks.

Mitchell has most cash, Otten spent most during primary

Mitchell has most cash, Otten spent most during primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- New campaign finance reports show Democrat Libby Mitchell with the most cash on hand as Maine's open race for governor -- now down to five contestants -- enters its final months.

Utah woman is pregnant with two babies, but they aren't twins

Utah woman is pregnant with two babies, but they aren't twins

SALT LAKE CITY (NBC) -- A Utah woman is pregnant with two babies. It wouldn't be that unusual, except that these babies aren't twins.

Ethics commission looking into anti-LePage calls, gay marriage repeal funding

Ethics commission looking into anti-LePage calls, gay marriage repeal funding

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics is looking into two cases having to do with recent elections.

Maine GOP unites behind LePage

Maine GOP unites behind LePage

WATERVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Former opponents literally joined hands on Wednesday in a show of party unity.

Cutler opens Auburn campaign office

Cutler opens Auburn campaign office

AUBURN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler opened a new campaign headquarters in Auburn on Wednesday.

Democrats rally for Mitchell

Democrats rally for Mitchell

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine Democratic Party organized a spaghetti supper Wednesday as a way to show a strong support behind their candidate for governor, Libby Mitchell.

Scontras kicks off general election campaign

Scontras kicks off general election campaign

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Republican congressional candidate Dean Scontras is stepping up his campaign to unseat Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree in Maine's 1st Congressional District.

In The Arena: Primary Fallout

In The Arena: Primary Fallout

(NEWS CENTER) -- Sen. Bill Diamond (D-Cumberland) and Sen. Kevin Raye (R-Washington) go In The Arena to talk about the election results and what happens next.

Mainers approve all 4 bonds on ballot

Mainers approve all 4 bonds on ballot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Maine voters have approved all four bond referendums totaling $108 million.

Mainers vote against tax reform referendum

Mainers vote against tax reform referendum

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- At least four times in the past six years, Mainers have voted against statewide referendums that promised to cut taxes and harness government spending.

Mitchell wins Democratic Primary

Mitchell wins Democratic Primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine Senate President Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell has been nominated by the state's Democrats to be their candidate for governor.

LePage wins Maine GOP primary

LePage wins Maine GOP primary

WATERVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Waterville mayor Paul LePage, a favorite of many in the conservative tea party movement, has won the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Mainers decide whether to keep or overturn tax law

Mainers decide whether to keep or overturn tax law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Tax-weary Mainers are deciding whether to retain or repeal a new tax law that lowers state income tax rates while placing new taxes on dozens of purchases -- from car repairs and amusement park admissions to movie tickets.

Businesses weigh in on tax referendum

Businesses weigh in on tax referendum

WESTBROOK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- While the Gubernatorial primaries have gotten most of the attention, Tuesday's election also includes an important referendum on taxes.

Absentee voting begins on gubernatorial and bond issues

Absentee voting begins on gubernatorial and bond issues

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Tuesday's primaries are prompting early activity in some Maine communities.

Paul LePage on the campaign

Paul LePage on the campaign

OGUNQUIT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Republican Paul LePage been getting lots of applause lately. Lepage says in the past few weeks, more and more people have been showing up to see him at campaign stops.

Steve Abbott: Change of attitude is most important task

Steve Abbott: Change of attitude is most important task

Steve Abbott is touring businesses, telling owners, managers and workers that state government needs a new attitude toward business.

Bill Beardsley: Maine has to take strong action to create jobs

Bill Beardsley: Maine has to take strong action to create jobs

HERMON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Bill Beardsley is having fun, but don't be fooled. He's also very serious about his campaign for Governor.

Voice of the Voter Forum: Democrats for Governor

Voice of the Voter Forum: Democrats for Governor

(NEWS CENTER) -- Watch the one hour Voice of the Voter forum with the four Democratic candidates for Governor. Open this story to see both segments.

Voice of the Voter Forum: Republicans for Governor

Voice of the Voter Forum: Republicans for Governor

(NEWS CENTER) -- Watch the one hour Voice of the Voter forum with the seven Republican candidates for Governor. Open this story to see both segments.

Maine Governor's primary wide open, poll says

Maine Governor's primary wide open, poll says

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- With a week to go before the June primary election, a poll released Tuesday by the Pan Atlantic SMS Group shows most of Maine's voters are undecided about their choice for governor.

Libby Mitchell: Jobs are the number one concern

Libby Mitchell: Jobs are the number one concern

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- In a Democratic primary race that still has a whole lot of undecided voters, Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell is apparently in the lead.

Steve Rowe: Proud of political experience

Steve Rowe: Proud of political experience

BATH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Steve Rowe is usually calm, cool and pretty low-key - until you ask about all his years in government. Then he becomes a little more intense.

In The Arena: Question One

In The Arena: Question One

(NEWS CENTER) -- Maine voters will decide on June 8th whether they want to repeal the tax reform law enacted last year.

Peter Mills: State House experience is an asset

Peter Mills: State House experience is an asset

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Peter Mills says it takes experience in state government to know how to handle the challenges that will face the next Governor.

McGowan says he wants smaller legislature, longer terms

McGowan says he wants smaller legislature, longer terms

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- One of the four Democratic gubernatorial candidates says he wants a smaller Legislature but longer terms for those who serve.

Matt Jacobson: It's about jobs

Matt Jacobson: It's about jobs

(NEWS CENTER) --  Even though his not a well-known name, Jacobson says he still has a good chance of winning the June 8th Republican Primary. 

Maine Democrats convene in Lewiston

Maine Democrats convene in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) -- Maine Democratic Party activists are gathering in Lewiston for their two-day convention.

In The Arena: Potholm & Maisel

In The Arena: Potholm & Maisel

(NEWS CENTER) -- Political scientists Chris Potholm and Sandy Maisel go In The Arena to talk about the race for governor and their studies on the impact of Maine's U.S. Senators of the past 50 years.

McGowan: Experience in and around government

McGowan: Experience in and around government

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- In a year when some voters are rejecting long-time politicians, Pat McGowan says his experience in and around government is what Maine needs in the Blaine House.

Otten says his business experience is what Maine needs

Otten says his business experience is what Maine needs

SACO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- According to a survey last week by Critical Insights, Republican Les Otten is the best known of all the candidates for Governor. But that doesn't guarantee he will win.

Rosa Scarcelli a political newcomer

Rosa Scarcelli a political newcomer

(NEWS CENTER) -- Democrat Rosa Scarcelli is the newcomer in the four-way party primary. But she says that's actually a help.

In The Arena: Libby Mitchell

In The Arena: Libby Mitchell

(NEWS CENTER) -- Sen. Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell (D-Vassalboro) is looking to make political history by becoming Maine's first woman governor.

Otten fires back against Poliquin ad

Otten fires back against Poliquin ad

(NEWS CENTER) -- The war of words continues between two Republican candidates for Governor.

Poliquin goes on attack against GOP rival Otten

Poliquin goes on attack against GOP rival Otten

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- After making nice at the GOP state convention, gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Poliquin has taken off the gloves with a television ad targeting Les Otten.

In The Arena: Nemitz & Richardson

In The Arena: Nemitz & Richardson

(NEWS CENTER) -- We are about a month away from primary election day in Maine. Portland Press-Herald columnist Bill Nemitz and WLOB Radio morning show host Ray Richardson go In The Arena to talk about the campaign.

 

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe

Our conversation with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe.

 
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