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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General by popular vote.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to change the election process for the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General. These officials would be elected by popular vote, similar to the election process for Senators and Representatives, starting in 2026. The amendment would also allow for the appointment of a temporary replacement in case of a vacancy. The proposal requires a constitutional referendum for ratification.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

76 Yea

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65 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 11, 2025

House

On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 11, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 431 (Yeas 73 - Nays 70 - Absent 6 - Excused 2)