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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Florida governor extends voter registration after online system crashes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is extending the state’s voter registration deadline after heavy traffic crashed the state’s online system and potentially prevented thousands of enrolling to cast ballots in next month’s presidential election
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’re tired. Things are in chaos. But nothing will change if we don’t vote
We owe it to each other to channel our energy – our fear, anger and pain – into something that can make a difference.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainers can trust election process
Whether they go to the polls Nov. 3 or mail in a ballot, voters can be confident that their vote will be counted.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A healthy U.S. Postal Service is critical to our democracy
Voters need the Senate to join the House in acting on legislation that will ensure timely delivery of ballots.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
If you requested an absentee ballot, expect to get it soon
Maine voters are requesting absentee ballots in record numbers, and in the next few days local election officials will begin to mail those ballots out.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should have online voter registration
The state is a leader when it comes to inclusive voting laws, with one important exception.
Posted inElection 2020, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Some voters fear being ‘purged’ at the polls. Should you?
Maine’s system for removing voters from official lists has been criticized in the past, but state officials say they no longer follow those procedures.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Pious Ali: Eligible immigrants stuck in U.S. naturalization backlog should be allowed to vote. Here’s why.
They’ll be empowered to do bigger and better things for Maine and to participate in the democratic process.
Posted inAsk ME, Maine
Why does Maine split its Electoral College votes for president?
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine.