LD1666

An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes

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This bill implements ranked-choice voting for general and special elections for Governor, State Senator, and State Representative in Maine.

This bill enacts ranked-choice voting for general and special elections for the offices of Governor, State Senator, and State Representative in Maine. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority in the first round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preference indicated on the ballots. This process continues until one candidate has a majority.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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52 Nay

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26 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 30

9:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 14

Senate

Unfinished Business

Apr 13

Senate

Unfinished Business