A rise in polarization, cynicism and apathy is playing out in specific, consequential and sometimes alarming ways that endanger democratic institutions. It is the big-picture story of our generation. It is also the story of this election, coming into sharper focus after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally earlier this month.
Through Election Day, the Bangor Daily News will be running the Democracy Project, an occasional series that will lay these problems bare down to the local level.
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More than a third of Mainers are not confident their votes will be counted accurately
The Civic Health Report did highlight a number of positives, including the fact that Maine has led or nearly led the nation in voter turnout.
