Elections 2020 results: An election cycle like no other in recent history
The 2020 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3 with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This is our 2020 Election Resource hub, featuring a myriad of stories pertaining to all elections beginning with the March presidential primaries, followed by the summer annual town meetings and state primaries, and concluding with the November elections.
The sidebar (to the right on computer; at the bottom on mobile) features articles readers are most keen to read in preparation for the November elections: how to vote in the Midcoast, Q&A sessions with candidates, and breakdowns of referendum questions.
The below stories are all our 2020 election stories including letters to the editor, candidate forums, voter registration drives, and an archive of content published from elections held during March and the summer months.
This election resource hub is populated with new stories nearly every day, so check back often to remain up-to-date on everything leading up to the important November elections.
Gordon Page is a pragmatic problem solver
Maine AG issues statement after court blocks ‘serious’ USPS changes
Elect Valli Geiger
Jan Dodge: A Legislative Path Towards Justice
Sarah Austin for Rockland City Council
Stanley ‘Paige’ Zeigler for State House for District 96 (Belmont, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill, Searsmont and Palermo)
We are in good hands with Dave Miramant piloting for us in Augusta
Chip Curry a great role model
Jan Dodge is for us
S. Paige Zeigler for real-world support of schools and safeguarding our lands and waters
What will Susan Collins actually do?
Adam Lachman running for Rockland City Council
Lisa for ME
Senator Miramant Listens
Confident Duncan Milnes will be up for the challenge
Be sure to vote for Jan Dodge
Do not vote for Susan Collins
Biden versus Trump
Evangelos endorsed by Sportsman's Alliance, earns A+ rating
Vote for Plan Z
Joe Biden is an honest, trustworthy, empathetic man who loves our country
Jan Dodge is committed to working for residents of House District 97
Applaud Chip Curry for speaking out on Duncan Milnes’ behalf
You Are on Your Own
100-Year-old for Biden
Belfast City Clerk’s election video focuses on absentee ballots, voting processes
$15 minimum wage? Rockland residents to decide at polls
Stanley Paige Zeigler is the kind of legislator we need
Molly Luce will be a great state representative for District 95
We need strong, passionate, motivated leaders like Chip Curry
Dismayed by Susan Collins refusal to comment
Chip Curry an experienced community member for Senate
Supporting Chip Curry and his vision for Maine
Duncan Milne offers us experience, compassion and commitment
We are fortunate to have Bill Pluecker representing House District 95
Lisa Savage is most progressive voice in the race
Join us in returning Democrat Jan Dodge to Augusta
Representative Pluecker’s support on some bills
No one better for the job of representing District 97 than Jan Dodge
How COVID-19 is impacting voter registration efforts ahead of November elections
Gov. Mills signs executive order to ensure safe voting amid COVID-19
Leparulo, Digioia withdraw as Maine Legislature candidates; Elliott steps forward
Select board, school committee seats highlight Islesboro Aug. 25 town meeting ballot
Michael Mullins announces campaign for House District 93 (Owls Head, Rockland) on Republican ticket
Thank You, Doug Cole
Energy transmission project question will not appear on November ballot after court ruling
Rockland mayor will not seek reelection
Appleton issues statement on miscounted select board votes
Head to the polls and vote for leaders who fight for health, empowerment, rights for people
St. George fills select board, school committee seats; passes town meeting articles
RSU 71 voters cast ballots on school budget after correction
Rockport elects Hannan, Kelley to the Select Board, approves citizen petitions
Maine Attorney General announces lawsuit to stop USPS changes, secure vote-by-mail
State launches redesigned online absentee ballot request service
Rockport board members put personal interests, opinions above citizens they are to represent
Rockport Select Board Candidate Mark Kelley
Rockport Select Board Candidate Delores ‘Michelle’ Hannan
Rockport Select Board Candidate Douglas Cole
Rockport’s Aug. 18 Town Meeting presents significant warrant: Select Board race, petitions, zoning changes
Chip Curry approaches all elements of life with passion, dedication
Chip Curry is a team player, has good work ethic, enthusiasm, responsibility
St. George to host municipal elections, annual town meeting Aug. 17-18
Prospect prepares for Aug. 21 municipal election
Jan Dodge’s enthusiasm for her work is obvious
Susan Collins has my support this fall
Rockport Select Board letter is misleading, inaccurate, disheartening
Nomination papers for Rockland election available Aug. 5
Rockland voters may now request absentee ballots for November election
Thank you, Senator Collins
Please vote for Janice Dodge
Douglas Cole: Why I am running for reelection to the Rockport Select Board
Jan Dodge Deserves Your Vote
Senate 11 Democratic primary race determined by ranked-choice tabulation
Hope voters cast ballots on several municipal positions
Hope Town Meeting: Animal control ordinance amendment lone item to fail
Searsport voters approve four municipal referendum questions
Palermo approves RSU 12 school budget
Voters approve St. George school budget
Appleton voters approve proposed school budget
Voters cast ballots for RSU 20 school budget
Lincolnville voters approve $3.6 million school budget
Lincolnville approves real estate swap with land trust: Ducktrap River land for oceanfront park
Voters cast ballots on proposed Five Town CSD budget
UPDATED: Republican primary race for 2nd Congressional District poised for ranked-choice count
Voters cast ballots on proposed RSU 3 budget
Kerry McKee wins contested Vinalhaven school board seat
Vinalhaven approves $4.5 million school budget
All RSU 40 budget referenedum questions pass
Union elects Johnston-Nash, Lombardi to select board; all town meeting items pass
Prospect voters cast ballots for RSU 25 proposed budget
How Waldoboro voted during the elections
Washington elects Thomas Johnston to select board
Waldo County voters cast ballots for Senate 11 Democratic primary
Knox County voters cast ballots on Question 1, internet connectivity
Isle au Haut, Vinalhaven and North Haven voters cast ballots for House District 134 race
Voters cast ballots on proposed RSU 13 budget
Knox County voters cast ballots on Question 2, transportation bond
Knox County casts ballots in U.S. Senate Democratic primary
Waldo County voters cast ballots for U.S. Senate Democratic primary
Waldo County casts ballots for U.S. House of Representatives Republican primary
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NOVEMBER 2020 ELECTION GUIDE
ELECTION RESOURCES
How to vote absentee in the Nov. 3 election
Five ways to not mess up your absentee ballot so that it counts
Guide to absentee voting in Maine
Online Absentee Ballot Request
Maine Voter Registration Application: PDF; Word
Instructions for completing Maine Voter Registration Application
Information about absentee voting
STATE LEGISLATURE CANDIDATE Q&A
House District 91
Jeffrey Evangelos
Lowell Wallace
House District 92
Ann Matlack
House District 93
Michael Mullins
Valli Geiger
House District 94
Victoria Doudera
House District 95
William Pluecker
Molly Luce
House District 96
Stanley Paige Zeigler
Katrina Smith
House District 97
Janice Dodge
William Elliott, Jr.
House District 98
Scott Cuddy
Jessica Connor
House District 99
MaryAnne Kinney
April Turner
House District 131
Sherman Hutchins
Veronica Garvey Magnan
Senate District 11
Glenn ‘Chip’ Curry
Duncan Milne
Senate District 12
David Miramant
Gordon Page
Senate District 13
Dana Dow
Chloe Maxmin
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE Q&A
U.S. Senate
Susan Collins
Sara Gideon
Max Linn
Lisa Savage
U.S. House of Representatives, District 1
Jay Allen
Chellie Pingree
U.S. House of Representatives, District 2
Dale Crafts
Jared Golden
ROCKLAND MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES
City Council (Two Seats)
Sarah Austin
Ian Emmott
Adam Lachman
Louise MacLellan
Ryan Smith
RSU 13 School Board
No Candidates
Carol Bachofner is a declared write-in
Rockland Port District Board
No Candidates
Election Warden
No Candidates
Ward Clerk
No Candidates
BELFAST MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES
Ward One Councilor
Marty Mortier
Ward Two Councilor
Neal Harkness
Ward Three/Four Councilor
Susan Bailey
Ward Five Councilor
Paul Dean
Wards One/Two Deputy Warden
Jill Goodwin
RSU 71 School Board (Two Seats)
David Crabiel
Joshua Solebello
MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM QUESTIONS
Camden to vote on condemnation order
Hope voters to decide on three referendum questions
Montville residents to vote on four referendum questions
Rockland asks voters to decide on local minimum wage ordinance
Rockport voters to consider two fireworks, solar farm ordinances
Union voters to cast ballots on sidewalk improvement project