Maine's highest court has cleared a statewide referendum for the November ballot that would require voter Identification to cast ballots in federal, state and local elections.

The Maine Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ referendum question about “voter ID” can remain on the ballot.

The court says the question written by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is understandable to a reasonable voter and will not mislead them into voting against their wishes

The vast majority of voters approved the law in November 2023 as a way to limit foreign influence in state elections. But two federal courts have now said the restrictions on campaign spending and contributions likely violate the free speech rights of U.

The Fifth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction against a Maine law prohibiting foreign entities from contributing to or influencing state candidate elections and ballot initiatives. The law applies to companies with as little as 5% foreign ownership,

Maine cannot enforce a law voters approved two years ago that limits what foreign governments can spend on campaigning in state and local elections, following a federal appeals court decision Friday.

A Maine voter-approved law barring companies with stakes held by foreign government from spending on state elections runs afoul of the First Amendment, a panel of First Circuit judges held.

While Golden's team is emphasizing his deep network of support, the LePage camp is pointing to his in-state fundraising.

The Portland City Council is expected to set an election date on Monday on an act to increase the city's minimum wage. The minimum wage in Portland is currently $15.50 an hour. If this proposal passes,

Star: Maine’s highest court has OK’d the language of a voter identification referendum question that highlights other substantial changes the reform would make to state voting laws…. The Dinner Table PAC launched the campaign in April 2024 as an effort

A group of Maine voters failed to convince the state’s high court that the wording of a ballot question relating to proposed amendments to Maine election laws is misleading.