Leigh Saufley

UPDATED: The decision may or may not come down today, according to court officials.

The Maine Supreme Court could have a decision as early as today in the case between Melissa Innes and Kimberly McLaughlin, the Democratic candidates for the Yarmouth state House seat whose primary battle ended in a tie.

In the June 10 primary, both got 485 votes. A recount put Innes ahead by two votes.But in the recount, there was one ballot missing, which McLaughlin said was for her.

Then Innes challenged two ballots and McLaughlin challenged one, sending the case to the court.

This PolitickerME reporter has returned from Washington, D.C. In between a day-long forum on voting reform and taking the tour ‘de the Maine delegation’s congressional offices, it was a productive trip. Expect some related stories in the near future.

Here’s a quick wrap-up of what’s happened in Maine politics over the past couple of days: