What it Means for America By Elizabeth Hildebrandt | News Editor With the election results for the most part complete, we now have a good look at what the 2024 electoral map for Maine looks like. For the presidential race, at 52.1%, Harris won the popular vote for Maine, which is a 1% decrease from…
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Global stakes with local ties
Diverse perspectives on the election and foreign policy, Oct. 24 By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer As the election grows closer, local conversations about what foreign policies will mean for Maines and our daily lives are of the utmost importance. Join the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Muskie School of Public Service…
Politics put simply
Maine Ballot Questions and the Vice Presidential Debate By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer As promised, here are questions three through five that will appear on the Maine state ballot this Nov. 5. Question Three: “Do you favor a $10,000,000 bond issue to restore historic buildings owned by governmental and nonprofit organizations, with funds…
Politics put simply
Candidates and ballot questions By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer This Nov. 5 Maine residents will vote for: United States President United States Maine Senator. United States Representative Congressional District 1 and 2 (district depends on the address used for voter registration). Maine State Senator (district depends on the address used for voter registration). Maine…
Think piece on upcoming 2024 Elections
By Naima Oyrem | Staff Writer As we approach the 2024 elections, one demographic stands out for its potential to reshape the political landscape: college students. With their unique perspectives and experiences, this group is not just a voting bloc; they are a force for change that could redefine traditional political engagement. The Landscape of…
Politics Put Simply
Election Season is Ramping up in Maine By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer For many young voters at USM, this year’s 2024 election is the first time we will use our voices to vote for the President of the United States. If you’re anything like me, you feel confused and overwhelmed, or you’re nothing like…
Walking on the Left
Portland, Maine had the opportunity to see Maine’s current Governor Janet Mills, who is seeking a second term, face off against former Governor Paul LePage, attempting for his third term, in the last gubernatorial debate until November’s election. On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, the two candidates and a large audience gathered at the Holiday Inn…
Walking on the Right
“Inspiring today. Transforming tomorrow.” This is a sentiment that radiates truth with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. On October 27, 2022 they held a forum for the Gubernatorial Debate between incumbent Governor Janet Mills and rival candidate Paul LePage. This forum saw President of the chamber, Dana Connors welcome everyone to this event that…
A Sunny Saturday To Remember Forever. Healing 2020
These past few months have been solemn for many. Joy doesn’t come as it used to and more. It feels like stress fills our heads and thoughts more than we’d like to admit. This week especially, with the election on Tuesday, I know my friends and I sat in our common spaces continuously refreshing our…
How much do you know about Tuesday’s election?
The Free Press asked 100 students from both Gorham and Portland about the upcoming election. Of those 100 students, 52 did not know there was a state election on Tuesday, and of the students who knew about the election, more than a third weren’t familiar with the state referendum questions . Most of the students…
Know your rights!
A selection of Maine voters’ rights: You have the right to use Maine’s Accessible Voting System. If you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you must be allowed to vote, you cannot be sent away. If you have already registered to vote, you do not need to show ID to get a ballot….
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567 votes say it all. Just over 5 percent of the student body turned out to vote on the 31st Student Senate elections and referendum questions.
A contested Senate race, several write-ins, and high-impact referendum questions appear to have motivated students to get out and vote.
Voters say NO on #3
By Erin Zwirn
Gorham Editor
Chants and flyers saying “NO” and “YES” on Question #3 turned the campus into a political war zone on Tuesday and Wednesday during the Student Senate elections.
Students overwhelmingly voted “No” on Question #3: 468 to 88. The 84 percent “No” vote will keep the Student Senate from assuming direct financial control of The Free Press and WMPG.
Voters reject on-campus smoking ban
Although Student Senators expected a landslide “No” vote on a referendum to eliminate smoking at USM during last week’s elections, they were surprised by a very close count.
“I mean, we figured it would fail. We knew it would be unpopular but I’m surprised that it’s not as unpopular as we expected.