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Portland council removes Jewel Box from public art collection
Elections and votingThe City Council voted to end the Jewel Box bus shelter’s place in Portland’s public art collection.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 6, 2026
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Maine GOP Leader Questions Mail Voting After Ballot Incident
Elections and votingMaine expanded mail voting during a closely watched Senate race, a year after 250 mail ballots ended up in an Amazon package.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Bennett clip highlights homelessness, generation authority
HousingA C-SPAN user clip connects Richard Bennett with rural homelessness and a proposed Maine Generation Authority.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Ranked-choice voting is set for Maine’s 2026 election
Elections and votingMaine voters will need to check which 2026 contests use ranked-choice voting and follow the instructions printed on each ballot.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 26, 2026
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White House TV pool unsettled during Xi visit
Elections and votingCNN regained access to White House grounds, but the pool status of ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News remained unclear Thursday.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Jeffries declines to address punishment for defectors
Elections and votingThe House Democratic leader did not say whether two members, including Maine Rep. Jared Golden, should face repercussions.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Republicans target Troy Jackson over tax vote
Economy and jobsThe dispute centers on a vote described as cutting taxes for 90% of Mainers, but it is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 17, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
David Costello runs for U.S. Senate in Maine
Elections and votingDemocrat David Costello is among the candidates in Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Susan M. Collins
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Susan M. Collins is among 25 candidates listed for Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 10, 2026