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Maine: Lois Snowe-mello

Fri, 11/14/2008 - 17:27

After recount, Simpson v. Snowe-Mello results stand

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The results in the state Senate race between Deborah Simpson (D-Auburn) and Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello (R-Poland) will stand following a recount today.

Last week Simpson beat Snowe-Mello by 102 votes. After the recount, the final total was 10,058 for Simpson and 9,954 for Snowe-Mello, which increased Simpson’s margin by two votes.

Dan Billings, attorney for Snowe-Mello, said his client has accepted the results.

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Wed, 11/12/2008 - 20:28

Seven recounts to begin in morning

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

AUGUSTA -- There will be recounts in seven of last week’s races.

In addition to the three state Senate and two local races reported earlier, there will be recounts in two House races.

Ruth-Marie Spellman (D-Brewer) has requested a recount in House District 21, where she lost the race for the open seat to Michael Celli (R-Brewer) by 69 votes.

Rep. Michael Vaughan (R-Durham) has requested a recount in H.D. 105, where he lost to David Van Wie (D-New Gloucester) by 85 votes.

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Mon, 11/10/2008 - 13:55

Recounts to be held in four races

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

AUGUSTA -- There will be recounts in three state Senate races and one county commission race, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

In Senate District 2, Richard Burns (D-Berwick) has requested a recount. Burns lost to incumbent Sen. Richard Nass (R-Acton) by 385 votes.

In Senate District 15, incumbent Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello (R-Poland) has requested a recount. She lost to challenger Deborah Simpson (D-Auburn) by 102 votes.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 11:18

Dems pick up two seats in state Senate

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The next state Senate will likely stand at 20-15 with the Democrats in the majority, according to preliminary results.

Democrats managed to unseat two Republicans. Deborah Simpson (D-Auburn) beat Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello (R-Poland), and Seth Goodall (D-Richmond) beat Sen. Paula Benoit (R-Phippsburg).

Sources say there will likely be recounts in both races.

In addition the Democrats held strong in the 18 seats they currently hold.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:54

Democrats to maintain Senate majority

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The Democrats will maintain their majority in the state Senate, and possibly strengthen their numbers.

With 79 percent of the vote counted, the worst case scenario for them is that they will maintain 18 seats in the 35-seat body, according to preliminary numbers.

Five seats remain too close to call, all of which are current Republican seats.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 00:13

Simpson beats Snowe-Mello

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Deborah Simpson (D-Auburn) has defeated Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello (R-Poland) in Senate District 15.

According to preliminary results, she won by 102 votes.

This will likely mean the Republicans will be unable to get the majority in the state Senate.

Simpson said she was able to pull off the victory because of votes in her hometown, Auburn, the largest part of the district.

“People have told me that I have a record of accomplishments,” she said.

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 15:32

GOP must defend three tossup seats to win Senate majority

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

 

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 15:25

Senate District 15: Snowe-Mello v. Simpson

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Editor’s note: PolitickerME.com has attempted to break down the state Senate races.

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Sun, 11/02/2008 - 17:45

Legislative race IE spending reaches $606K

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

With two days to go before Election Day, outside groups have spent $606,961 in independent expenditures on Maine legislative races.

The biggest spenders are the Democratic and Republican parties and their respective campaign committees.

Democrats have spent $351,665 between the Maine Democratic Party, the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee and the House Democratic Campaign Committee.

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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 10:59

Targeted legislative races for independent expenditure spending

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

As follows are the top Republicans and Democrats targeted by independent expenditure spending.

The dollar figure represents the total amount spent on behalf of the candidate mentioned combined with the funds spent in opposition to his or her opponent.

If the candidate’s opposition is running under the Clean Elections Act, then he or she is entitled to matching funds.

 

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