voting

Published
October 8, 2023

Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate 'antiquated' language that is 'not even legally enforceable.'
Published
September 25, 2023

Another View: Don’t abandon your right to vote – the stakes are too high

Voting is the essential obligation of citizenship. Don’t let frustration obscure that fact.
Published
September 19, 2023

From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part II
Published
September 15, 2023

Groups hope to boost Muslim voter registration with events in Portland and Lewiston

On National Muslim Voter Registration Day, organizers at the Maine Muslim Community Center encouraged people to register to vote and worked to correct misperceptions about U.S. elections.
Published
July 4, 2023

Maine Voices: Celebrate July Fourth by encouraging youth civic engagement

Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.

Published
June 8, 2023

Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted for years as recipes for fraud

It marks a notable shift from the party's rhetoric since 2020 when then-President Donald Trump was routinely sowing doubt about mail voting and encouraging voters to wait and vote in person.
Published
May 9, 2023

Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties

The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
Published
April 30, 2023

Brunswick delays election after secretary of state’s denial

The Brunswick Town Council attempted to switch polling sites from the junior high school to the recreation center to avoid a conflict with the school day.
Published
April 23, 2023

The Conversation: Why Fox News’ settlement with Dominion Voting Systems is good news for all media outlets
Published
April 19, 2023

Secretary of state denies Brunswick polling site switch

The Brunswick Town Council last year voted to move the town's polling site from the junior high school to the recreation center.