Lawmakers consider bill requiring Maine voters to show photo ID at polls

Supporters say a photo ID mandate would boost public confidence in Maine elections, but opponents, including Gov. Mills, say it would do far more harm than good.

Group submits petitions for initiative to ban foreign spending on state referendums

Protect Maine Elections wants to put the referendum spending question on the November 2023 ballot.

Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel

The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’

Would-be Clean Elections candidates find it harder to qualify during pandemic

Social-distancing requirements and other restrictions have made collecting $5 qualifying contributions needed to obtain public financing more difficult.

Maine lawmakers take up bill to ban ‘deepfake’ political ads

Supporters say the measure would protect election integrity and prevent deception of voters, but some lawmakers raised free speech concerns.

Maine to release more than $1 million in clean elections funding

State Ethics Commission to meet on Clean Election funding shortfall

With 20 candidates for governor expected, will Maine face a Clean Elections overload?

Do what is right for Maine people — fully fund Clean Elections

Maine lawmakers consider ballot initiatives, clean elections