The Secretary of State’s Office will send the results to Gov. LePage, who questions whether certifying them will violate his oath of office because pot remains illegal under federal law.

With about 30 percent of the ballots recounted on the question of legalizing the drug, ‘yes’ is still ahead.

Opponents cite concerns over the planned counting procedure and cost. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalization recount starts Monday and could take four to six weeks.