On Tuesday, Maine voters rejected Question 1, a Republican-backed measure primarily concerning voter identification, which, if approved, would have restricted mail voting and access to ballots and disenfranchised eligible voters.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
“This is a bad idea for Maine voters, based on a conspiracy theory but which actually risks making voting — especially mail-in voting — much more difficult for no good reason,” Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told TPM.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
The sweeping measure would have required voter identification in order to vote, eliminated two days of absentee voting, banned requests for absentee ballots by phone or through family members, ended the state’s automatic absentee voting status for people with disabilities and seniors, and limited the number of ballot drop boxes, among other election changes.
“This is a bad idea for Maine voters, based on a conspiracy theory but which actually risks making voting — especially mail-in voting — much more difficult for no good reason,” Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told TPM.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
The attempt to change Maine’s electoral politics came as the state prepares to host one of the most important Senate elections in next year’s midterms. Sen. Susan Collins (R) will face a challenge from whichever Democrat wins a primary that currently includes Gov. Janet Mills and embattled insurgent candidate Graham Platner; Maine is considered one of two or three states in which Democrats have a chance of winning a seat, moving the party slightly closer in its long-running quest to take control of the upper chamber — a victory that, in turn, would give Democrats more ability to control the Trump administration.
The sweeping measure would have required voter identification in order to vote, eliminated two days of absentee voting, banned requests for absentee ballots by phone or through family members, ended the state’s automatic absentee voting status for people with disabilities and seniors, and limited the number of ballot drop boxes, among other election changes.
“This is a bad idea for Maine voters, based on a conspiracy theory but which actually risks making voting — especially mail-in voting — much more difficult for no good reason,” Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told TPM.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
Supporters of the measure insist the changes are necessary for election security, while voting rights activists argue the new law is just a form of voter suppression and a way to cast doubt on the security of an already secure election system.
The attempt to change Maine’s electoral politics came as the state prepares to host one of the most important Senate elections in next year’s midterms. Sen. Susan Collins (R) will face a challenge from whichever Democrat wins a primary that currently includes Gov. Janet Mills and embattled insurgent candidate Graham Platner; Maine is considered one of two or three states in which Democrats have a chance of winning a seat, moving the party slightly closer in its long-running quest to take control of the upper chamber — a victory that, in turn, would give Democrats more ability to control the Trump administration.
The sweeping measure would have required voter identification in order to vote, eliminated two days of absentee voting, banned requests for absentee ballots by phone or through family members, ended the state’s automatic absentee voting status for people with disabilities and seniors, and limited the number of ballot drop boxes, among other election changes.
“This is a bad idea for Maine voters, based on a conspiracy theory but which actually risks making voting — especially mail-in voting — much more difficult for no good reason,” Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told TPM.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
Supporters of the measure insist the changes are necessary for election security, while voting rights activists argue the new law is just a form of voter suppression and a way to cast doubt on the security of an already secure election system.
The attempt to change Maine’s electoral politics came as the state prepares to host one of the most important Senate elections in next year’s midterms. Sen. Susan Collins (R) will face a challenge from whichever Democrat wins a primary that currently includes Gov. Janet Mills and embattled insurgent candidate Graham Platner; Maine is considered one of two or three states in which Democrats have a chance of winning a seat, moving the party slightly closer in its long-running quest to take control of the upper chamber — a victory that, in turn, would give Democrats more ability to control the Trump administration.
The sweeping measure would have required voter identification in order to vote, eliminated two days of absentee voting, banned requests for absentee ballots by phone or through family members, ended the state’s automatic absentee voting status for people with disabilities and seniors, and limited the number of ballot drop boxes, among other election changes.
“This is a bad idea for Maine voters, based on a conspiracy theory but which actually risks making voting — especially mail-in voting — much more difficult for no good reason,” Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told TPM.
The proposal was introduced in April 2024 by the conservative Dinner Table PAC, co-founded by state Rep. Laurel Libby (R). Opponents say the ballot initiative, like similar Republican-backed measures, simply sows doubt in the election system by highlighting supposed security problems that don’t exist.
Since taking office, President Trump has also sought to make widespread changes to the nation’s electoral system by fueling myths about widespread non-citizen voting and problems related to insecure voter rolls. For months now, the Trump Justice Department has been demanding voter roll information from election administrations across the country. The perpetuation of these two false narratives only casts doubt on the country’s electoral system.
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, along with other state Democrats, have expressed opposition to the measure. In a statement last month, Mills urged voters to reject the measure.
“Maine is proud to lead the nation in voter turnout because of our long history of safe and secure elections,” she said. “Whether you vote in person or by mail, you can be sure that your vote will be counted fairly. But this fundamental right to vote is attacked by Question 1.”
Democratic Senate President Mattie Daughtry also described Question 1 as “a dangerous and misleading attempt to suppress voting rights in Maine.”
Maine remains one of the few states that does not require voters to show ID to vote on Election Day.
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