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. 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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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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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.
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Maine will soon vote on a red flag law. How are they working in other New England states?
Four of the six New England states have red flag laws. While not used often, the laws can be effective in deescalating threats of violence, those familiar with them say. Opponents say they infringe on due process rights.
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What Maine voters need to know about upcoming referendum questions
The secretary of state’s office announced Thursday that Question 1 on the November ballot will be the proposed changes to voting laws and Question 2 asks voters to approve or reject a proposed red flag law.
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Who’s funding Maine’s red flag and voter ID referendum campaigns?
A majority of contributions have come from out of state for the 2 ballot questions touching on the national hot button issues of gun safety and voter ID.