Democrat Jones wins in Maine House race

[MaineDem]

AUGUSTA, Maine — Majority Democrats picked up a seat in the Maine House of Representatives as Deane Jones of Mount Vernon was elected Tuesday to fill a seat vacated by the death of Republican Rep. Abigail Holman of Fayette.

Jones defeated Republican Penelope Morrell of Belgrade, 1,469 to 1,180, according to unofficial returns. House District 83 also includes the towns of Manchester and Vienna.

Jones´ election will give the Democrats an 89-60 edge over Republicans in a chamber that also has two independent members.

http://news.mainetoday.com/apwire/D8PNM0BO2-163.html

Great news!

[mainegreen]

1. This was an interesting election too for bonds.

Voters strongly supported roads and infrastructure bonds, but were much stingier with bonds for other projects.
Personally, I'm glad to see a local bond to move the Portland Public Library defeated. Their plan seemed, well, not very forward thinking.