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Poll finds Americans increasingly support voting by mail amid pandemic
Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Roger Katz and Sen. Shenna Bellows: Let’s make sure every eligible voter gets a vote
We need a plan to protect poll workers, the integrity of the election, and the rights of voters.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine on right track with COVID election plans
The state of Wisconsin just showed the nation how not to conduct an election during a pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: COVID-19 will change Maine Election Day traditions
The upcoming statewide U.S. Senate primary is an important dry run for reforms to ensure broad participation and safety.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The virus means more of us will be voting by mail – but that won’t be easy
Replacing Election Day receipt laws in Maine and other states with the more intuitive postmarked-by-Election Day standard is essential.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Where to vote in Cape, Scarborough and South Portland on Election Day
SOUTH PORTLAND — Local voters will head to the polls Tuesday, March 3, and, in addition to choosing their party’s presidential candidate, will weigh in on a statewide immunization law. In the presidential primary, Democrats will be choosing between eight candidates who are still in the race: former Vice President and former U.S. Sen. Joe […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy
We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Absentee ballots available in Yarmouth for presidential primary
YARMOUTH — Absentee voting is also now available for the presidential primary and special state referendum, which will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the AMVETS Hall, 148 North Road. Residents can register to vote or register with a party the day of the primary. Contact the Town Clerk’s […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Suffrage Centennial: The work that’s unfinished after a century of voting
University women marched for the right to vote a century ago, and continue to march to fight discrimination.