# Friday, May 8th, 2026: Some GOP governor candidates embrace ranked-choice voting; Sen. Collins still evaluating Trump's $1 billion ballroom security proposal

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-05-08T22:20:20+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-05-08/friday-may-8th-2026-some-gop-governor-candidates-embrace-ranked-choice-voting-sen-collins-still-evaluating-trumps-1-billion-ballroom-security-proposal
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