LD668

An Act to Abolish Ranked-choice Voting

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An Act to Abolish Ranked-choice Voting in Maine elections.

This bill repeals the laws governing ranked-choice voting in Maine for primary and general elections for federal and state offices, including the presidency, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor, State Senate, and State House. It removes the ranked-choice voting method for these elections, reverting to a plurality voting system. The bill also eliminates provisions related to ranked-choice voting instructions, ballot design, and vote tabulation. It affects the process of counting votes and determining election outcomes in Maine.

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 13, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Mar 11, 2025

Joint

LTW Approved by Chairs: LTW

Mar 11, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: LTW