Low turn out in Belfast for primaries not uncommon around the Midcoast
BELFAST — Belfast, (population approximately 6,660 per the 2010 census) today, June 14, and just over 600 registered voters visited the polls to cast their ballots in the Republican and Democratic primary, as well as to vote on approving the school budget.
Primary election results:
Republican Representative to Congress, District 2
Bruce Poliquin: 132
Blank: 22
Democratic Representative to Congress, District 2
Emily Ann Cain: 327
Blank: 40
Republican State Senator (District 11)
Michael D. Thibodeau: 141
Blank: 13
Democratic State Senator (District 11)
Jonathan S. Fulford: 329
Blank: 38
Republican Representative to Legislature (District 97)
Blaine Richardson: 125
Blank: 29
Democratic Representative to Legislature (District 97)
Erin D. Herbig: 347
Blank: 20
Republican Register of Probate
Sharon W. Peavey: 140
Blank: 1
Democratic Judge of Probate
Susan W. Longley: 233
Blank: 45
RSU 71 Referendum
Question 1
Yes: 464
No: 139
Blank: 12
Question 2
Yes: 395
No: 189
Blank: 31
Event Date
Address
Belfast, ME 04915
United States