
Maine set to become first state with data center ban
More than a dozen other states are considering similar bans as fears around centers and high energy prices grow.
The Portland mayoral election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Portland, Maine. This nonpartisan city-level race is for the city's chief executive office, responsible for overseeing municipal services, budget, and local policy implementation.
The Portland mayoral election on November 2, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Portland, Maine. This nonpartisan city-level race is for the city's chief executive office, responsible for overseeing municipal services, budget, and local policy implementation.
To vote in the Portland mayoral election, Maine residents must be registered by October 18, 2027. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day, during the early voting period from October 21 to November 1, 2027, or by requesting an absentee ballot through the Maine Division of Elections. Acceptable photo ID is required for first-time voters or if registering at the polls.