ranked-choice voting
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PublishedApril 12, 2018
Skeptical high court hears arguments on blocking ranked-choice voting in Maine primaries
Critics of the law say it could result in post-primary legal 'chaos,' but justices indicate the Legislature should act to solve problems with the voting system, rather than the courts.
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PublishedApril 11, 2018
Maine high court to consider 7 key questions about ranked-choice voting
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has asked attorneys involved in a lawsuit over ranked-choice to prepare briefs in preparation for a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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PublishedApril 11, 2018
Greg Kesich: Ranked choice the smart choice for candidate with broad appeal
Contrary to the opponents, it's neither confusing nor a method of making winners out of losers.
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PublishedApril 7, 2018
Commentary: Ranked-choice voting is the people-approved, court-certified election process
Candidates need to appeal to a wider audience, reducing the incentive for negative campaigning.
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PublishedApril 7, 2018
Candidates for Blaine House signal they might challenge outcome of a ranked-choice vote
With Maine poised to lead the U.S. in using the system, Republicans candidates for governor indicate that they could contest the 'scam' results.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Legislative fix on ranked-choice voting falters in Senate, leaving fate up to the courts
A tie vote on a joint order continues the uncertainty over whether the system can be used for the first time statewide in the June 12 primaries.
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PublishedApril 4, 2018
Judge orders state to use ranked-choice voting for June primaries, but that’s not the end
In a ruling Wednesday, a Superior Court justice says uncertainty over the voting process at such a late stage could undermine public confidence in the elections.
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PublishedApril 1, 2018
Our View: Lawmakers won’t listen on ranked-choice voting
Voters have repeatedly said they want changes to the way that elections are run.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2018
Local officials ready for June election despite confusion over ranked-choice voting
Numerous municipal clerks say they will be able to handle the new voting system as well as traditional balloting, and the difficulty with the new law is at the state level.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2018
Doubt surrounds Maine’s plan to use ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says there are legal questions about the system, prompting a call for action by the attorney general and a threat of court action by ranked-choice proponents.
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