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From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part II
Last week, I helped tackle Questions 5-8 that Maine voters will be asked to vote on this November, and this week I’ll share some thoughts to consider on Questions 1-4. The questions last week were all proposed Maine state Constitution amendments and likely won’t get the exposure of Questions 1-4. If you didn’t see it, […]
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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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inTimes Record
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.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Conversation: Why Fox News’ settlement with Dominion Voting Systems is good news for all media outlets
THE CONVERSATION — It’s all over but the spinning. At the eleventh hour, after the jury was sworn in and the lawyers were ready to make their opening statements, the judge presiding over Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News announced on April 18, 2023, that the “parties have resolved the case.” Little is known about the reported […]
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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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to improve voter engagement for all Americans
Automatically receiving your ballot a few weeks before the election, and voting from the comfort of the space of your choosing, boosts voter turnout regardless of party affiliation.
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