Episode 899: Maine Voters Defeat Initiative to Further Limit Voter ID Options and Restrict Voting by Mail

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 7, 2025

Maine Voters Defeat Initiative to Further Limit Voter ID Options and Restrict Voting by Mail
Maine voters soundly defeated Question 1 November 4th, which would have made the state’s voter ID rules the most restrictive in the country, and tightened rules for voting by mail. It was pitched as an “election integrity” measure, despite almost non-existent voter fraud in Maine.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (Sept) Restrictions for Mail-In Voting and Voter ID on the Ballot in Maine Nov. 4th Even Though Voter Fraud in Maine is Almost Nonexistent
Maine Secretary of State - Maine Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election
Maine Morning Star - Question 1 Changes to Maine election laws
League of Women Voters ME - Voter Suppression Referendum
Maine Morning Star - Mainers reject voter ID proposal, maintaining state voting laws
WGME - High voter turnout attributed to hot local races and key referendum questions

Groups Taking Action:

No on 1, Save Maine Absentee Voting, League of Women Voters ME, AFL-CIO, Disability Rights ME

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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