Conservative Group Seeks to Put Voter ID Requirement on Maine’s Ballot in 2025
A citizen-led initiative in Maine says it has gathered enough signatures to put a voter ID requirement on the ballot next year.
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Nebraska Bill Restoring Voting Rights to People With Felony Convictions Becomes Law
A Nebraska bill that restores voting rights to people with felony convictions after they’ve completed their sentence has become law in the state, but without the governor’s signature.
Maine Legislature Passes Bill To Join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
The Maine House has passed legislation that would add the state to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an agreement between a group of states that have pledged to award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular vote upon the compact’s activation.
Maine’s Highest Court Declines to Consider Trump’s Eligibility for Primary Ballot
Yesterday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court dismissed Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ (D) request to determine if former President Donald Trump is disqualified under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine Secretary of State Appeals Decision Allowing Trump on Primary Ballot
On Friday, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) appealed a lower court order that paused her decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine Keeps Trump on the Primary Ballot Until Decision From U.S. Supreme Court
Today, a Maine judge paused Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ (D) ruling removing former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot until the U.S. Supreme Court decides if Trump is eligible under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine Approves New Congressional and Legislative Districts
Today, Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed new congressional and legislative districts into law, making Maine the second state to complete congressional redistricting this cycle.
Maine Releases Two Sets of Proposed Congressional and State Senate Maps
On Thursday, the Maine Legislature released two sets of proposed maps for U.S. congressional and state Senate districts, drawn by the Democratic and Republican caucuses, respectively.
Maine Enacts Online Voter Registration Law
Democrats in Maine have enacted a new law that will allow residents to register to vote online for the first time in 2023.
Maine Expands Student ID Options
Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed a bill into law last week to allow student IDs as valid forms of identification when registering to vote in Maine.
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