LD656

An Act to Save Tax Dollars in Maine's Elections by Amending the Laws Governing When a Ranked-choice Voting Count Must Be Conducted

Failed·5/21/25
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Amends Maine's ranked-choice voting laws to declare a winner if a majority of votes is achieved.

This bill amends Maine's ranked-choice voting laws to declare a winner if a majority of the votes cast in a round is achieved, even if there are two or fewer continuing candidates. This change aims to save tax dollars by potentially reducing the need for additional rounds of counting. The bill affects Maine's election procedures and the candidates participating in ranked-choice voting.

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Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)