RESULTS: Nov. 6, 2018 Election, Warrants and Polls: How the Midcoast voted
The 2018 midterm elections were feisty, but they are over, and here are the collected results for Knox and Waldo counties on local, state and federal elections and referendums.
Belfast council race post mortem: Elections have a way of clearing the air
Elections have a way of clearing the air and this latest election certainly did that. I’m not talking about Maine or the U.S., even though here in Maine we made a historic correction from the Republican Senate and our soon to be Florida bound Governor; turning over the entire Maine Legislature and governor’s seat to the Democrats. I’m always much more focused on our local Belfast city council elections and this year’s was a doozy.
Ever since 1980, I have been fully engaged in city… Read more
An open letter to Belfast Mayor Samantha Paradis
Dear Madame Mayor,
I’d like to share my thoughts on a few related topics, both with you and with the citizens of the Midcoast. As you are no doubt aware, our recent local election affects our entire area, not just the City of Belfast. How to envision future economic development, approach our current financial dilemma, and plan for climate change are just three of many issues on people’s minds.
To me, the City Council election results showed how many hundreds of Belfast… Read more
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered or gave me a few moments of time during campaign
Many Thanks to everyone who volunteered or gave me a few moments of their time during my campaign for the Maine Senate. While the outcome is disappointing, I will never be disappointed in the 8,134 votes that I received from across Waldo County. I am proud of the campaign and what we accomplished during the past 11 months. My volunteers and I worked tirelessly to bring a respectful and meaningful message to the voters. For that we can say, job well done!
My focus has been and will… Read more
Thank you, Pen Bay Pilot
Dear Pen Bay Pilot: thank you for running all the letters and helping us both inform and learn from our community. I really appreciate what you do for our area. Keep up the good work.
Mike Hurley lives in Belfast
Secretary Dunlap confirms: Congressional District 2 tabulation will go into ranked-choice voting rounds
AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, Maine's top election official, said Nov. 7 that the tabulation of results in the Congressional District 2 race will require the ranked-choice voting process.
This race is one of three in the Nov. 6, 2018 election that is subject to ranked-choice voting, which requires that the winner must win by more than 50 percent of the vote on Election Night, or the process moves into elimination rounds.
Based on press reports,… Read more
Gov. LePage congratulates Governor-elect Janet Mills
AUGUSTA — Governor Paul R. LePage issued the following statement on the election results:
"I thank all the candidates for stepping up to serve the people of Maine and congratulate all the winners of yesterday's election. Mainers have entrusted you with the future of our state and to represent all of the people. Please hold that trust sacred. In addition, I specifically wish Governor-Elect Janet Mills well in her new role."
Congressional District 2 race: How Waldo County voted
Voters going to the voting booths for the November 2018 were tasked with electing a Congressional Representative to represent Congressional District Two in Washington D.C.
In Waldo County, the race included Bruce Poliquin, Jared Golden, Tiffany Bond and William Hoar.
Below is how the local towns voted.
