With Maine poised to lead the U.S. in using the system, Republicans candidates for governor indicate that they could contest the ‘scam’ results.
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Legislative fix on ranked-choice voting falters in Senate, leaving fate up to the courts
A tie vote on a joint order continues the uncertainty over whether the system can be used for the first time statewide in the June 12 primaries.
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Judge orders state to use ranked-choice voting for June primaries, but that’s not the end
In a ruling Wednesday, a Superior Court justice says uncertainty over the voting process at such a late stage could undermine public confidence in the elections.
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Our View: Lawmakers won’t listen on ranked-choice voting
Voters have repeatedly said they want changes to the way that elections are run.
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Local officials ready for June election despite confusion over ranked-choice voting
Numerous municipal clerks say they will be able to handle the new voting system as well as traditional balloting, and the difficulty with the new law is at the state level.
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Doubt surrounds Maine’s plan to use ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says there are legal questions about the system, prompting a call for action by the attorney general and a threat of court action by ranked-choice proponents.
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Maine proposes emergency rules for first ranked-choice voting
Election officials have said it could take a week or more to declare winners if there aren’t clear majorities in the June 12 primaries.
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Another View: Ranked-choice voting letter belied constitutional ignorance
A little math shows this vote-counting system would not have rewritten recent history.
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Alan Caron: Here’s how to fix ‘spoiler’ problem in Maine governor’s race
Candidates who realize in October that they cannot win should do the right thing and drop out, the independent Blaine House hopeful says.
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Voters will decide in June whether Maine keeps its ranked-choice voting law
Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says proponents have gathered more than enough signatures to put the question on the ballot in June.