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Maine saw record voter participation in presidential race

Maine saw record voter participation in presidential race

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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says Maine had a record-breaking voter turnout in the election that was conducted safely despite the pandemic.

He said Tuesday that nearly 78% of registered voters cast tallies in the presidential race either by absentee ballot or in person on Election Day.

He said there’s no record of any COVID-19 outbreak investigations associated with polling places.

A new secretary of state will be named when lawmakers convene Wednesday in Augusta.

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