Although the outcomes of the Democratic and Republican primaries seem clear-cut, some voters look forward to casting ballots for their preferred candidates while others dread a rematch of the 2020 presidential race.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Nearly 800 Maine voters left No Labels party after signature-drive confusion
The group, which drew criticism from some voters who said they were misled into changing party affiliations, still has well over the 5,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
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Maine takes another step toward ranked-choice voting in governor races
The next step is a vote by the full Legislature, with two-thirds majority approval needed to pass; then it would need approval from a majority of state voters.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: A big bipartisan opportunity to strengthen Maine’s democracy
The absence of ranked-choice voting in state elections and the system of unelected constitutional officers deprive Mainers of their right to full and fair government.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Portlanders to weigh referendums on clean elections and proportional ranked-choice voting
Supporters of clean elections, a proposal that prompted the formation of the recent charter commission, say it is broadly supported and will level the playing field for municipal candidates.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
After trying to overturn his election loss in 2018, Poliquin won’t say if he’ll respect the results this year
The former 2nd District congressman is seeking is old office after falsely claiming he was denied victory in the 2018 election by a ‘black box computer algorithm.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We won’t fix our problems if we can’t fix democracy
Majority policy preferences are ignored on abortion rights, gun safety, climate change and other issues because of unrepresentative government.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Portland school board vacancies draw 12 candidates for June election
There are seven people running for the district’s two at-large seats and five running to represent district 5. The election will take place on June 14.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine House advances bill to allow ranked-choice voting in communities statewide
The bill would allow all of Maine’s communities, whether they have official charters or not, to establish ranked-choice voting.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Is Rairdon right for Westbrook?
This past summer, I attended a Westbrook City Council meeting where one of the motions being voted on was whether or not to allow citizens to decide if they wanted to adopt ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. This was not a vote approving or disapproving ranked-choice voting. This was simply a vote to place the […]