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The LWVME State Board is pleased to announce the launch of a new League study to examine the use of Ranked Choice Voting in multi-member districts to achieve proportional representation.

Join the ranks of Mainers calling Senator Angus King and Senator Susan Collins and asking them to support the Freedom To Vote Act and the John Lewis Voter Protection Act.

Last week was a good week for Maine. On Tuesday, Maine voters experienced a free, safe, and accessible election. Westbrook residents also voted in favor of expanding Ranked Choice Voting to their municipal elections, the second town to do so after Portland. 
 

The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) reported that through 8:00 PM on Election Day, polling across the state has successfully concluded.

Today, 63% of Westbrook residents voted to expand Ranked Choice Voting to municipal elections, including Mayoral, City Council, and School Committee races. The percentage of voters in favor is higher than in 2016 and 2018 state referendums.

Tomorrow, November 2, is Election Day! If you haven't voted absentee yet or plan to vote in person, don't forget to look up your ballot information at Vote411.org. Our nonpartisan election observers will also tour the state and send us updates from polling locations, which we'll post to Twitter. 
 

The League of Women Voters of Maine and Ranked Choice Voting Westbrook joined forces to host a canvassing event ahead of the November 2nd election. The rally informed Westbrook residents about adopting Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for their local elections.

Wherever you are, there’s a good chance your personalized ballot at Vote411.org will show you what you’ll be voting on this year. We’ve covered more towns than ever before, and there’s a lot going on around Maine! 

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance and partners for the Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for Indigenous Peoples' Day today, October 11 from 10 AM-12 PM.

October 4-8 is National Voter Education Week. Voters, especially new voters, should have the tools, information, and confidence they need to cast their ballots. And with the November 2 election just around the corner, now is the time to check up on your voting status, request an absentee ballot, and lookup what's on your ballot through Vote411.org.