Secretary of State Matt Dunlap Archives

Election 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Disabled voters have multiple ways to cast ballots in Maine

by Scott Thistle October 5, 2020November 7, 2020

Efforts to improve voting access for Mainers with disabilities range from a new online system to a new guide for families and caretakers of residents living in long-term care.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

New Maine system allows disabled voters to cast ballots online

by Scott Thistle October 1, 2020October 2, 2020

The Secretary of State’s Office collaborated on the new system with InfoMe, the state government’s online service provider, and Disability Rights Maine, an advocacy group.

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Maine’s high court denies request to put ranked-choice decision on hold

by Scott Thistle October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

The Maine Republican Party wants to ask the federal courts to consider First Amendment arguments in a case that allows for ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

Election clerks will process absentee ballots early, but won’t count votes until polls close

by Scott Thistle September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

With a record number of voters requesting absentee ballots, some want to know when those votes actually get counted.

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Maine launches absentee ballot tracking system

by Scott Thistle September 28, 2020September 29, 2020

The new system will enable voters to track the status of their absentee ballots online.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

Some voters fear being ‘purged’ at the polls. Should you?

by Scott Thistle September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

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.