AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoMaine Politics: Maine’s Secretary of State says several major primaries will go to ranked-choice tabulations after no one hit 50% first-place votes, including the Democratic and Republican governor races and the Democratic 2nd Congressional District; UMaine political scientist Rob Glover says voters may have followed advice to rank opponents, and early results show Sen. Joe Baldacci leading CD-2. Legal Accountability: Gov. Dan McKee signed bills creating a “revival window” so victims of childhood sexual abuse can pursue previously expired claims against institutions, including the Catholic Church. Civil Rights Court Ruling: A Superior Court upheld Maine’s invalidation of an anti-trans ballot referendum after signature-collection problems, keeping the measure off the November ballot. Public Safety: Skowhegan Firefighter Rick Caldwell (“Firefighter Rick”) retired after 31 years, known for teaching kids practical fire-safety basics. State House Watch: Tuesday’s legislative primaries set up November control fights, with Democrats holding a narrow House edge and a firmer Senate advantage. Maine Business/Community: PC Construction’s Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena renovation earned a third major industry award, underscoring Maine’s construction wins.
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