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.
Waldo County voters cast ballots on Question 2, transportation bond
Waldo County voters cast ballots on Question 1, internet connectivity
Camden 2020 Town Meeting: Voters reelect Select Board incumbents, approve all municipal articles, budgets
League of Women Voters of Maine say July elections ‘went well’
Voting Day across Maine: Surge in absentee ballot returns, and light foot traffic at the polls
July 14 Statewide ballot questions: High-speed internet infrastructure, highway bond
Charles Pattavina is a thoughtful, caring, ethical, effective, science-and-fact-driven leader
Charles Pattavina is energetic, skilled, and compassionate
On the issues: Union Select Board Candidate Bill Lombardi
On the issues: Union Select Board Candidate James Justice
On the issues: Union Select Board Candidate Martha Johnston-Nash
On the issues: Union Select Board Candidate Gregory Grotton
On the issues: House District 134 Candidate Julie Eaton
On the issues: House District 134 Candidate Genevieve McDonald
On the issues: Senate District 11 candidate Robyn Stanicki
On the issues: Senate District 11 candidate Charles Pattavina
Camden Select Board candidate Alison McKellar
Camden Select Board Candidate Robert Falciani
Camden Select Board Candidate Peter Lindquist
Cast your vote for Sara Gideon
RSU 3 proposes 1.32 percent budget increase amid state funding decrease, enrollment decline
Why I voted for Peter Lindquist for Camden Select Board, and why you should, too
Gov. Mills details importance of voting July 14
Islesboro voters to cast ballots on proposed $2.7 million school budget
Edna Drinkwater proposed budget totals $3.39 million
Charles Pattavina will make a difference in Maine Senate
Chip Curry committed to Waldo County
St. George issues reminder to residents regarding absentee ballots
RSU 71 budget referendum contains error, voting pushed to August 18
Vinalhaven to cast ballots on proposed $4.5 million school budget
Wording amended for November energy corridor referendum question
‘Everything is going to be different’: Camden closes in on setting record for absentee ballots
Voters to decide on proposed $3.6 million Lincolnville Central School budget July 14
Amid COVID-19, St. George School seeks to establish new reserve funds
Burnham voters to decide on proposed $13 million SAD 53 budget
We need people like Chip
Winterport, Frankfort voters set to decide on proposed $34 million RSU 22 budget
RSU 40 outlines budget proposal, importance of supporting public education
Absentee ballots available, Rockland residents reminded to not leave ballot requests by voicemail
North Haven proposed school budget established for July vote
Proposed $3 million Hope Elementary School budget to be decided by voters July 14
Lincolnville voters to consider swapping Ducktrap River land for Penobscot Bay shoreline at July 14 polls
Appleton Village School budget ready to be voted on
RSU 20 proposed $10 million budget ‘will provide more educational opportunities’
Palermo voters to decide on proposed 3.3% RSU 12 budget increase
Voters set to decide on proposed $28 million RSU 71 budget
Chip Curry for Maine Senate
Elect Chip to the Maine State Senate
Sara Gideon lays out the particulars
We need more of that
Maine system combined with shareholder-style voting could overcome false fraud fears, boost turnout
Current, former election workers urge citizens to vote by mail
Camden-Rockport K-8 proposes $17 million school budget
Five Town CSD proposes $13.3 million budget for Camden Hills
RSU 13 proposed $32 million budget to be voted on July 14
Lincolnville Board of Selectmen Candidate Josh Gerritsen
Lincolnville Board of Selectmen Candidate Mike Ray
Chip Curry has vision
Burnham elects selectperson, rejects school district withdrawal
Support Chip Curry for Maine Senate District 11
Burnham sets date for municipal election, annual town meeting
29 candidates vying to represent Midcoast in State Legislature
How does this keep happening?
Robyn Stanicki is best candidate for the job
This is how elections and town meetings will look amid COVID-19
Black pride recenters the movement for change
Martha Johnston-Nash and William “Bill” Lombardi for Union select board
Secretary of State unveils July election resources
Gov. Mills amends election regulations amid pandemic
POSTPONED: Selectman race, MSAD 53 withdrawal petition highlight Burnham municipal ballot
Dr. Charles Pattavina announces candidacy for Senate District 11
Pandemic has Maine officials in quandary over conducting elections
Secretary of State accepting public comments on energy corridor ballot question wording
Rockland eyes additional ballot machines, flexible voting for pandemic-era elections
Robyn Stanicki announces candidacy for Senate District 11
Northport reschedules municipal elections, annual town meeting
Burnham reopens town office; schedules town vote, annual town meeting
Lowell Wallace announces candidacy for House District 91
Maine elections coalition files petition to Governor to ensure safe, secure voting
Stay-at-home order threatens to derail Maine’s independent candidates
VIDEO: Secretary of State determines order of July ballot’s bond questions
Sec. Dunlap to determine order of July ballot’s bond questions April 21
Gov. Mills signs Executive Order moving June elections to July
Maine primary election date tentatively moved from June 9 to July 14
Several citizens return papers for Appleton seats; Select Board convenes via Zoom
With June municipal elections, town meeting delayed, Rockport extends board nomination paper deadline
Three take out nomination papers to run for Rockport Select Board
Matt Digioia announces candidacy for House District 97
Three Camden citizens take out nomination papers for upcoming Select Board elections
Lincolnville citizens stepping forward to run for select board, school committee
U.S. Senate candidate Ross LaJeunesse withdraws, announces endorsement
Three vying for one Burnham selectman seat
Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos seeking re-election for House District 91
Rep. Genevieve McDonald seeks re-election to House District 134
On the issues: Cushing Select Board Candidate Craig Currie
Julie Eaton running for House District 134
Col. Duncan Milne running for Senate District 11
Gordon Page running for Senate District 12
Freedom to fill five municipal positions
Rep. Jan Dodge announces re-election bid for House District 97
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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