Maine voter ID supporters challenge state’s ballot language

Lawsuit: Maine Elections Chief Used ‘Misleading’ Language In Voter ID Ballot Initiative

'The question is deliberately confusing, employing vague terminology ... and technical language ... likely to be misunderstood by the average voter,' the lawsuit reads.

Suit: Maine Elections Chief Drafted 'Misleading' Voter ID Initiative

Maine's elections chief drafted a 'misleading' summary describing the state's 2025 voter ID ballot initiative, a new lawsuit alleges.

Civic Group Challenges Shenna Bellows in Court Over Wording of Voter ID Referendum Question

A group of Mainers who successfully petitioned to have a referendum question on voter ID have challenged Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ final wording for the measure that is currently set to appear on the ballot this November. The group has alleged that question, as drafted by Secretary Bellows’ Office, is leading and misrepresentative of [...] The post Civic Group Challenges Shenna Bellows in Court Over Wording of Voter ID Referendum Questi…

Voter ID supporters file challenge over approved ballot language

Proponents of the push to require a photo ID to vote have filed a challenge against the state over the referendum language that will appear on Mainers’ ballots this fall. The voter ID referendum was submitted in February with at least 86,904 valid signatures, more than the 67,682 needed to qualify for the November ballot, according to the Maine secretary of state’s office. The referendum will appear on ballots this fall. The full question reads;…

Maine voter ID supporters challenge state’s ballot language

In addition to requiring a photo ID while casting a ballot, the statewide referendum would make it harder to vote absentee and add requirements for municipal elections workers.

Maine voter ID supporters challenge language on state ballot

If passed, the referendum would require approved voter ID beyond registration and make some changes to absentee voting.