The proposal making it easier to take weapons from a person in crisis was put on the ballot after legislative efforts came up short in the wake of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting.
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Turnout strong as Mainers weigh in on state referendums, local races
Mainers on Tuesday braved high winds on a crisp fall day to make their voices heard on as Question 1, which would have required voter ID and made other changes to Maine’s elections, and Question 2, a so-called red flag law. Many towns also held municipal elections.
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Results in referendums, local races roll in across Maine on Election Day
Mainers voted Tuesday on changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, and many communities voted on municipal elections and local referendums.
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Opponents of Maine voter ID referendum spending big as election nears
Save Maine Absentee Voting, the leading group against Question 1, has spent nearly $1 million this month alone.
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For Mainers impacted by gun violence, red flag referendum is personal
They’ve lost loved ones to suicide and survived the Lewiston mass shooting. On Nov. 4, they’ll weigh whether to pass a new law making it easier to restrict a person’s access to weapons if they pose a risk.
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Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns
Money doesn’t guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of the election.
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Maine’s traditions are not at odds with a red flag law | Troy Jackson
Refusing to change course on this issue is a failure of leadership.
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Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
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Gov. Mills: Why I’m voting ‘No’ on Maine’s ‘red flag’ question | Opinion
If passed, this measure will undermine public safety in our state.
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Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.