Early voting begins in Maine ahead of November election
- Maine voters began casting ballots this week, initiating a 30-day early voting period ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Citizens may vote in person at municipal offices or request absentee ballots for state and federal contests.
- Republican Sen. Susan Collins seeks a sixth term against Democrat Troy Jackson in a race already costing more than $176 million. Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rate the contest a 'Toss Up' ahead of the midterms.
- State officials reported that more than 70,000 Mainers requested absentee ballots as of Friday. Voters can track their status online, while the state advises allowing 7 to 10 days for delivery if requesting near the deadline.
- An open gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Maine Governor Janet Mills also appears on the ballot, alongside a contest for the 2nd Congressional District between State Auditor Matt Dunlap and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of votes on Election Day, races for federal offices with three or more candidates move to a ranked choice run-off. All ballots must reach clerks by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
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"We are in a situation where there is no political culture, when the opponent is wanted to be demonized, discredited in every way, and therefore it is dangerous that people can then be misled," said Miro Cerar, dean of the Ljubljana Faculty of Law, ahead of Sunday's referendums.
In-Person, No-Excuse Absentee Voting Available Statewide Through October 29th
In-person, no-excuse absentee voting is now underway in Maine. Voting began statewide on Sunday, October 4, thirty days ahead of the upcoming general election. The absentee ballot request period opened in August, and as of October 2, more than 70,000 Mainers had submitted a request. No-excuse absentee voting will be available through October 29. Absentee [...]
The Herald
Longtime voters kick off over-the-counter voting
MERCER — Although the General Election is not until Nov. 3, four longtime voters got a head start Monday morning.
Early voting ahead of Sunday's four referendums will take place today, Wednesday and Thursday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday's referendum concerns a legal amendment that would expand the rights of parliamentary inquiry committees.
Early voting will take place from today until Thursday ahead of Sunday's legislative referendum on the amendment to the Parliamentary Inquiry Act and three consultative referendums. Voters who wish to cast their ballots early will be able to do so between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on all three days at one of 99 polling stations in all electoral districts.
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