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The election is Nov. 8; these are the reasons you should vote

Political leaders and political scientists say America’s democratic roots require people to head to the polls and that the nation’s future depends on it. 'Join this democracy; it's not a spectator sport.'

Rick LaChappelle seeks to jump from city council to state Senate

Local businessman challenging Democrat Peggy Rotundo for newly redrawn Senate District 21 seat.

Lewiston mayoral race narrowing

Candidate numbers lagging for Auburn elections; Lewiston on par

Read Article AUBURN The number of people taking out nomination papers for this year’s election is lagging behind previous election cycles, so far. As of Thursday, nine people had taken out papers to run for the 15 elected seats. All seats are up for election every two years. According to City Clerk Sue Clements-Dallaire, at this time two years ago, some 25 people had taken out papers. “(That’s) much different from what we’ve seen so far this year,” she said. Earlier Thursday, Mayor Jason Levesque became the first official candidate for mayor, announcing he will seek a third term. Asked about the low numbers of candidates, Levesque said he wasn’t sure yet.