PORTLAND (AP) — A comment during supreme court arguments on ranked-choice voting offers a window into where many fear that things are headed — more legal challenges. Justice Donald Alexander questioned whether the system that lets voters rank candidates could violate the “one man, one vote” principle. His colleagues suggested that’s an argument for later. […]
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Winslow councilor sues town over single ballot after recount ends in tie
WINSLOW — The intent of a local voter who sloppily marked up an election ballot could decide the outcome of a still-unresolved race for Town Council. A sitting town councilor has called into question a recent election recount that resulted in a tie with a challenger, and he is filing a lawsuit against the town […]
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Newry residents decide three issues
NEWRY — Residents will vote on three questions Tuesday, June 14, including whether to continue pursuing withdrawal from School Administrative District 44. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Administrator Amy Bernard said the Board of Selectmen was advised to put the withdrawal question on a secret […]
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Group forms to fight Maine marijuana ballot question
LEWISTON — A new coalition aimed at defeating a November ballot question that will ask Maine voters to make marijuana legal for recreational use under state law is growing, according to a coalition leader. Mainers Protecting Our Youth and Communities includes parents, health experts, clergy and police, said Scott Gagnon, the coalition’s spokesman and the chairman […]
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Secretary of state seeks input on fall ballot questions
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is taking public comments on the wording of five referendum questions that will go to Maine voters in November. Ballot questions range from legalizing marijuana to increasing the state’s minimum wage. Under state law, Dunlap is required to seek comments on the proposed wording of ballot questions before […]
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Maine voters will decide on private gun sale background checks in 2016
AUGUSTA — Maine voters will get a chance to decide if people in Maine selling guns in private sales should have to perform criminal background checks to ensure buyers are not prohibited from having firearms under state or federal law. Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap confirmed Thursday a petition drive to place the question […]
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York County casino campaign turns in signatures
AUGUSTA – A controversial ballot question campaign that hopes to ask voters to approve a third casino for Maine in York County turned in an estimated 68,000 voter signatures to Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap on Monday. Dunlap’s office now has 30 days to review and validate the signatures – some of which have been […]
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Maine Small Business Coalition joins campaign finance reform push
LEWISTON — A group of local business owners threw their support Thursday to a statewide ballot effort aimed at reforming Maine’s campaign finance and political advertising disclosure laws. All are members of the Maine Small Business Coalition, which represents more than 4,000 small businesses from across the state. They said the coalition supports a yes […]
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Maine group seeks petition for 2016 gun background check ballot question
AUGUSTA — A group hoping to require criminal background checks for all gun sales in Maine has taken the first step toward launching a petition drive for a statewide ballot question in 2016. Maine Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Fund submitted an application for a petition to collect signatures to the Maine Secretary of […]
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Votes still being counted for Dixfield wind ordinance ballot question
DIXFIELD — Votes were still being counted late Tuesday night to determine the results of Dixfield’s referendum ballot, including an article that would repeal the town’s Wind Energy Facility Ordinance and replace it with an amended draft. Tuesday’s vote on the wind ordinance was the latest in a long series of votes stretching back to […]