Ranked-choice voting
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Maine takes another step toward ranked-choice voting in governor races
The next step is a vote by the full Legislature, with two-thirds majority approval needed to pass; then it would need approval from a majority of state voters.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Maine Voices: A big bipartisan opportunity to strengthen Maine’s democracy
The absence of ranked-choice voting in state elections and the system of unelected constitutional officers deprive Mainers of their right to full and fair government.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
Portlanders to weigh referendums on clean elections and proportional ranked-choice voting
Supporters of clean elections, a proposal that prompted the formation of the recent charter commission, say it is broadly supported and will level the playing field for municipal candidates.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2022
After trying to overturn his election loss in 2018, Poliquin won’t say if he’ll respect the results this year
The former 2nd District congressman is seeking is old office after falsely claiming he was denied victory in the 2018 election by a 'black box computer algorithm.'
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Maine Voices: We won’t fix our problems if we can’t fix democracy
Majority policy preferences are ignored on abortion rights, gun safety, climate change and other issues because of unrepresentative government.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Portland school board vacancies draw 12 candidates for June election
There are seven people running for the district’s two at-large seats and five running to represent district 5. The election will take place on June 14.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Maine House advances bill to allow ranked-choice voting in communities statewide
The bill would allow all of Maine's communities, whether they have official charters or not, to establish ranked-choice voting.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2021
Letter: Is Rairdon right for Westbrook?
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PublishedJune 23, 2021
Ranked-choice ballots should be up to voters, councilors say
Councilors at a Monday meeting said they wanted to see more resident input on the issue.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Maine's outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.
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