Information on the number of ballots counted for the amendment question were not made available until Monday.

Mt. Blue Middle School and RSU 9 are set to have the funding for their new CTE center approved.

The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.

Robert "Bob" Carlton of Freeman Township won with an uncertified vote of 3,307 to 2,145 against challenger Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Listowich, also of Freeman Township.

Lajoie previously served in the Legislature from 2008 until 2014.

But a number of races remained too close to call, and Republican leaders say the party still has a chance to capture a majority in the House.

Senate Democrats passed 80 additional spending bills, despite protests by Gov. Janet Mills. The House, however, voted to adjourn without taking the bills up.

Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, was taken to a hospital but a fellow lawmaker said he was expected to be released Tuesday.

Sara Gagné-Holmes had served as deputy commissioner of the department for 5 years and takes over as the agency is facing a federal lawsuit and scrutiny by lawmakers.

Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.

State legislators' voting records varied widely last session.

Major new laws were passed, bringing Mainers paid family and medical leave and expanded access to abortion.