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Campaigns gather at events throughout Maine as polls close on primary day
- Voters statewide completed their primary ballots on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with polls closing at 8 p.m.
- Campaigns held watch parties in Portland, Bangor, Old Town and Blue Hill after polls closed.
- Nirav Shah expressed optimism and said the race could extend to ranked-choice voting.
- Sen. Troy Jackson spoke to supporters in Portland about the broader implications for working-class Mainers.
- Chief Deputy Secretary of State Kate McBrien noted strong turnout and steady voter flow.
- Blue Hill's watch party featured supporters for Graham Platner and attention from national media.
- Voters cited affordability and gas prices as driving concerns in Newport and other communities.
- Unenrolled voters also participated in semi-open primaries, reflecting Maine's system.
- Voters discussed concerns about social services and tax policy in the races for governor and Senate.
- Voter turnout and interest in the elections have been described as strong by state officials.
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