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Election day in Maine includes two statewide ballot questions, several mayoral races

Election day in Maine includes two statewide ballot questions, several mayoral races

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Mainers are heading to the polls today.

There are just two questions on the statewide ballot.

Voters are being asked to weigh in on a bond package approved by legislators. It would provide $105 million for roads, bridges and other projects.

The other question has to do with a constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring that physically disabled residents who can’t sign their names can still support referendum drives. The amendment would allow the legislature to come up with alternative signatures for signing citizens’ initiatives or people’s veto petitions.

Several mayoral races will be decided Today as well.

In Portland, Ethan Strimling is looking to retain his job as mayor of the state’s largest city. He’ll be challenged by Travis Curran, whose been in the restaurant industry for a decade or so, former Board of Education Chair Kate Snyder and city councilor Spencer Thibodeau.

Mayoral elections are also being held in Auburn, Lewiston, Saco and Westbrook.

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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