I have sailed deep sea as a merchant mariner for more than a decade. My schedule has many challenges, often making it impossible for me to be home in November, but I have always done my best to do my civic duty and vote.
I am so grateful that Maine has made it easy to vote by absentee ballot. When living in Texas, after graduating from Maine Maritime Academy, I experienced firsthand how important that is. Texas’ absentee voting restrictions made it impossible for me to vote while I worked overseas for the U.S. Navy. I had to choose between putting food on my table and making my voice heard at the ballot box.
That’s why I am so worried about Question 1. It makes it harder for Mainers to vote absentee. Absentee voting is essential for so many of us. Please vote “No” on Question 1.
Tom Stenquist
Portland
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