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Voting is now open for the Nov. 3 municipal and state elections in Old Orchard Beach. Mainers statewide will chime in on state legislative races and high-profile elections for governor and U.S. Senate. 

In Old Orchard Beach, voters will decide on various local races, including Town Council, School Board and town clerk, as well as one referendum. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

Voters will choose from four candidates for three two-year terms on the Town Council: Kenneth Blow, Lori Gramlich, Shawn O’Neill and Michael Tousignant. Gramlich, a member of the Maine House, is the only newcomer on the council ballot; the other three are incumbents. 

Blow, a local business owner, is a lifelong resident of Old Orchard Beach who has served on the Town Council for 13 years and is the current vice chair. He is simultaneously seeking the House District 151 seat. 

In his responses to the Press Herald Voter Guide, Blow said his priorities include providing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in town and maintaining one of the lowest mill rates in southern Maine. He also highlighted the importance of bringing more affordable housing to Old Orchard Beach. 

Gramlich, O’Neill and Tousignant did not respond to the voter guide survey. 

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the school board: David Boudreau, Peter Flaherty and Donna Moutsatos. 

Flaherty and Moutsatos, the incumbents, did not respond to the voter guide survey. 

Boudreau, director of sales at a local business, previously served on the school board for nine years, including seven as chair. In his responses to the voter guide, Boudreau said his priorities are fiscal responsibility, planning for a new school without burdening taxpayers, and maintaining staff retention through fair, sustainable contracts.

Kim McLaughlin, the incumbent, is the only candidate running for town clerk. She was first elected to the position in 2024.

During her time as town clerk, McLaughlin received the Lorraine Fleury award from the Maine Senate for her election security preparations, her close work with the police department and her dedication to providing a safe, secure polling place.

Voters will also weigh in on a $3.3 million bond referendum to support the proposed replacement of an outdated radio communications system used by the public safety, public service and school departments of Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough.

The upgrade would improve communications between departments, which firefighters and police officers in both municipalities say have been a problem.

If voters reject the bond in November, the town would be responsible for finding a new funding source and returning the question to voters at a later election.

Old Orchard Beach residents are tasked this November with choosing their state representatives.

In Senate District 31, which includes Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Buxton, voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Donna Bailey and Republican challenger Scott Eccleston.

In House District 131, which covers Old Orchard Beach, voters will choose between Blow and Democrat Robert Kelly. Gramlich, running for Town Council, is termed out of office and thus not seeking reelection.

Voters across York County will also weigh in on a referendum that would abolish a county treasurer position and elect a sheriff.