election 2023 Archives - Bangor Daily News

2 ex-lawmakers may face off in June for swing Maine House district along coast

by Michael Shepherd March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

Reps. Abden Simmons, R-Waldoboro, and Wendy Pieh, D-Bremen, are vying for the seat vacated by former Rep. Clinton Collamore, a Democrat.

Write-in candidate tops Orono’s town council ballot in Tuesday’s election

by Valerie Royzman March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

Consumer-owned utility advocates want to nix takeover unless it saves Mainers money

by Michael Shepherd March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

The Legislature hasn't enacted a ballot initiative in more than 16 years, deferring to voters on 20 straight referendums.

Legislature may ban foreign influence in Maine referendums

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

How UMaine students can vote in Orono’s election during spring break

by Kathleen O'Brien March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

‘Right to repair’ question completes Maine’s busy 2023 referendum slate

by Michael Shepherd February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Get ready for 2023’s bruising referendum campaigns

by Caitlin Andrews, The Maine Monitor January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

CMP-backed campaign seeks referendum against consumer-ownership

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public December 28, 2022December 29, 2022

Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman have made their predictions for what Mainers can expect locally and nationally in the coming year.

Opinion Contributor

23 predictions for 2023

by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Opinion Contributor

10 bold predictions for 2023

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 21, 2022December 22, 2022

A progressive coalition gathered about 51,000 signatures on Election Day to put a paid leave referendum on the 2023 ballot.

Maine progressives ratchet up pressure for expanded paid leave

by Michael Shepherd November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

The referendum includes a provision for Maine to join a multi-state effort to amend the U.S. Constitution and reverse Citizens United.

Mainers may decide whether foreign governments can spend money to influence their votes

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

The "right to repair" referendum would require automakers to make wireless repair and diagnostic information available to independent shops in Maine.

Coalition launches ‘right to repair’ referendum for 2023 ballot

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Kate Snyder will not seek reelection next year.

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder won’t seek reelection

by Christopher Burns September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Central Maine Power is spending heavily to rebut the campaign to get a consumer-owned utility referendum on next year's ballot.

CMP’s $8M pre-campaign against a consumer-owned utility

by Michael Shepherd August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

Progressives want to put a sweeping paid-leave law on Maine’s 2023 ballot

by Michael Shepherd July 19, 2022July 20, 2022

CMP’s opponents are taking their fight against the utility to the Legislature

by Michael Shepherd January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Supporters of consumer-owned utility now aiming for 2023 Maine ballot

by The Associated Press January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

Mainers will be able to register to vote online in 2023

by The Associated Press July 24, 2021July 24, 2021