Emery Edges Kyros by Narrow Margin in Maine Contest
York County backed Democrat George Mitchell while David Emery defeated Peter Kyros in the First District race by a slim margin amid a Democratic sweep of county offices. Kyros led county results but Emery won statewide and in many local contests as voters shifted against long incumbents.
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Longley Wins Maine Governor Race In Independent Vote Surge
Independent Lewiston insurer James Longley outpolled Democrat George Mitchell and Republican James Erwin with 137154 votes to 128352 and 81434 as Maine voters swung to a business like, protest driven campaign. Mitchell and Erwin split the rest as Longley carried Lewiston two to one.
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Cartoon Caption Sparks Innocent Exchange
Public humor shows a salesman at a door asking a boy if his mother is engaged. The boy replies with a witty lean, stating she is likely married, capturing a simple domestic moment in a lighthearted panel.
Biddeford Votes Key Outremble Victory
Biddeford voters backed Democratic candidates from top to bottom in a decisive general election with over 8,000 ballots cast. George Mitchell beat Governor-Elect James Longley by about 5 to 2, Rep. Peter Kyros defeated David Emery by a similar margin, and Sheriff Richard Dutremble won by about 3,500 votes. Voters in charter revision favored at least partial changes by 3468 to 2828, with ward gaps suggesting a move toward full revision.
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Saco Ballot Mix in Ward 5 May Spark Contested Results
Saco voters largely backed Democrats in most races except local attorney George Brickates who won probate judge in a tight county race 2483 to 2139 over Roger Nadeau. a Ward 5 ballot mix up issued two ballots per voter risking state and county race outcomes and a possible contest.
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Mitchell's Ballroom Gala Ends With Longley Victory
In Portland at the Eastland Motor Hotel Mitchell supporters watched as Independent James Longley won Maine’s gubernatorial race. George Mitchell, facing a tight margin, failed to secure his bid as results rolled in with Longley’s projection confirmed by major wires.
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