Maine municipalities prepare for November local and state elections

Various municipalities across Maine are preparing for the November 3 election, with voters set to decide on local, state, and county positions.

In Houlton, incumbent Councilor John “J. J.” Schools is seeking a three-year term, emphasizing the need to ease the property tax burden on residents. The town faces several open seats, with seven candidates vying for five positions.

Cape Elizabeth residents will vote for town council and school board members. Candidates include Stephanie Anderson, Elizabeth Biermann, Christopher Groski, and Timothy Thompson for the council, while Elizabeth Goodspeed and Karen Lechner are running for the school board.

In Falmouth, the ballot includes State House District 111 and 112 races. Amy Kuhn is running uncontested for re-election in District 111, while Sean Mahoney and Lauren Jones are competing in District 112.

Kittery voters will choose two members for the Town Council and two for the School Committee. The ballot also features state representative and senator races for residents in House Districts 150 and 151 and Senate District 35.

In North Yarmouth, voters will participate in the election for Cumberland County Commissioner for District 3, choosing between Democrat Amy Leshure and Independent Robert P. Vail.