Electoral College
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Bill Nemitz: A quiet ceremony, propelled by a proud history
The gathering of Maine's four electors brought much-needed tranquility to a turbulent moment in history.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2020
Our View: Too much tension around Electoral College count
What should have been a staid ritual was threatened by false claims of election rigging.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine's four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2020
Trump says he’ll leave office if Electoral College seats Biden
Asked whether he would attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in January, Trump said he knew the answer but didn't want to share it yet.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2020
Maine Voices: Panel’s suggested reforms address inequity of inadequate voting access
The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?
The state's four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
In reversal, Maine House endorses national popular vote bill
But the measure faces more votes to determine whether Maine should join other states that hope to drop the Electoral College in choosing the president.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Another View: Media contribute to 2-party lock on power
Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College
The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.