Minister Sara Bartlett (left) and Rev. Dr. Jodi Cohen Hayashida (right) pose for a photo on Election Day

Maine faith leaders to serve as ‘poll chaplains’ to protect voters on Election Day

As reports of voter intimidation, particularly targeting immigrant communities, have raised concerns about participation, faith leaders across Maine are taking action. They’ll station themselves at polling places on Election Day to help voters feel safe and welcome. Known as “poll chaplains,” the faith leaders will serve as nonpartisan volunteers, offering a peaceful presence, helping voters…

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Strimling: Who I expect to win on Election Day 

A quick request about this missive, my annual predictions column. If you don’t like who I predict, don’t blame the messenger. Use it as motivation to vote on Tuesday and bring five like-minded people with you to prove me wrong. There are a couple on here where I hope to be wrong and I will…

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