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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to require popular election of Maine's Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General starting in 2032.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to change the election process for the Secretary of State, the Treasurer, and the Attorney General. Beginning in 2032, these positions will be elected by popular vote on the same date and manner as members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Currently, these officials are chosen by the Legislature. The amendment also outlines procedures for handling vacancies and the role of the Governor in reviewing election results.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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76 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 10, 2025

House

Motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report FAILED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 403 (Yeas 71 - Nays 76 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)