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June 11 Election Information

Republican Candidates photo: L to R: Matt Harrington, Lucas Lanigan, Amy Bell, Ann Fredericks Compiled by Zendelle Bouchard, Connie Garber and Renée Morin Sanford voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 11 for the School Budget Validation referendum (see that story for more info), as well as for primary elections. This is the election to vote for the state, county and federal candidates from the Democratic, Republican and Green Independent parties to appear on the November 5 general…
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Primary Election Features School Budget Referendum

By Kendra Williams Voters who go to the polls on June 11 to decide on parties’ candidates for next November’s election will also see a referendum on the school budget for 2024-25. The City Council recently approved a combined city and school budget that represents a 6.8% increase over the current budget, raising the mill rate – what property owners pay for each $1,000 of assessed value – from $15.14 to $16.17. It is possible that the rate could decrease…
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Primary Election Results

Republican party primary breakdown by ward and candidate. Source: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard Sanford and Springvale voters went to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the Republican and Democratic party primary elections. This was the first election in which unenrolled voters were allowed to vote in the party primary of their choice. In the Republican primary, former President Donald Trump received 1,011 votes, or 76.9%. Former S. Carolina Governor Nikki Haley…
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Maine’s First Semi-Open Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 5

Photo: Geralt via Pixabay. By Renée Morin It’s that time of year again folks, and this year unenrolled voters (independents) are now eligible to participate in ONE of the presidential primaries. Here’s what you should know before casting your ballot: The Democratic and Republican parties are the only participants in this year’s primary. Voters may only vote in the primary of their party. If you are Unenrolled, you may choose which ballot you receive. 17-year-olds are permitted to vote in…
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Primary Election Info and Deadlines 

Image: Pete Linforth via Pixabay By Sue Cote, Sanford City Clerk, and Zendelle Bouchard The Presidential Primary election is Tuesday, March 5. This is the Election to vote for Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot. This is a ranked-choice election, meaning voters will be able to rank their preferences among the candidates.  This will be the first election held under the new ‘semi-open’ primary law, which means unenrolled voters (those who are not…
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