Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says voter turnout this year set new records.

Despite having only three months to campaign, Democrat Troy Jackson was able to defeat five-term Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Four major races are at stake, including Maine's first new governor in eight years and two congressional contests that could have significant national implications.

The Democrat pledged to tackle housing and health care costs, support small businesses and work across party lines.

Referendum questions focused on the cost of renting space on a lot.

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LePage's campaign says it is waiting for additional results before making an official statement or declaring victory.

A 30 year run in the Senate will come to an end for Susan Collins.