A state lawmaker wanted the court to order the Secretary of State’s Office to split an upcoming ballot measure challenging the NECEC project into separate questions for voters.
Elections
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
Attorneys argue over whether CMP power line referendum should be 1 question or 3
The issue is whether voters will have an ‘all-or-nothing’ choice this November on a ballot question that aims to block the 145-mile transmission line.
advertisement
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine’s supreme court extends deadline for Legislature to redraw voting districts
Lawmakers had asked for more time because they still don’t have the U.S. Census data needed to redraw congressional and legislative district lines.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Youngest state senator eyes challenge to Jared Golden for Maine congressional seat
Trey Stewart of Presque Isle is the second Republican to enter the 2nd District race in hopes of unseating a two-term Democrat.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
While some states restrict voting, Maine lawmakers pass bills to expand access
The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the measures in a year when voting rights and access became political footballs in many states.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Activists call on Sen. Collins to support voting rights act
About 40 people gathered on the Portland City Hall plaza Wednesday night to voice support the For The People Act, which Collins voted against earlier this year.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
LePage officially announces bid for governor in 2022
The conservative and controversial Republican served eight years in the Blaine House before being term-limited in 2019, and his entrance into the race all but guarantees a feisty campaign against Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Former Gov. Paul LePage, who is running for his old office, remains an active voter in Florida
In violation of Florida election law, LePage, who is registeredto vote in Maine, failed to notify Flagler County that he is no longer a resident of that state, where he registered to vote in 2019.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Lewiston conservative jumps into 2nd District congressional race
Jordan Borrowman, 35, hopes his longshot independent bid succeeds in ousting Democrat Jared Golden from the seat he’s held since 2018.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Maine adopts new voting access law, including student ID use
Maine has approved a suite of rule changes designed to make the process of voting in elections go more smoothly.