Open primaries bill clears both Maine House and Senate

The House voted 92-52 to support allowing unenrolled voters to vote in a party's primary without having to register in that party.

Bill to allow ‘semi-open primaries’ in Maine takes step forward

If it's approved by the full Legislature, independent voters will be allowed to vote in a political party's primary during each election cycle without having to enroll in that party.

Our View: Keep Maine in the forefront of state election practices

Two bills before lawmakers in Augusta – one for online voter registration, and the other for open primaries – will promote voting.

Maine Voices: Florida election could help ensure voter liberty for Mainers

An open-primary amendment is on the Sunshine State ballot – let’s urge friends and family who now live there to support it.

Election results: Bragdon wins NG Selectboard seat, voters reject library, planning budgets

Lakes Region July 14 election roundup

Voters validate their school budgets, elect local officials, approve two state bond questions and back Sara Gideon in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Election results: Casco passes school budget

Election results: NG selectman’s race vote unavailable Wednesday

Election results: Packard wins in Bridgton; Tworog and King tie

Election results: Incumbent Grattelo, Shane secure Naples Selectboard seats