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PublishedApril 19, 2018
What’s left in limbo: Rundown of major unfinished business as 2018 legislative session ends
Here is a recap of some of the major issues debated in the Legislature this year, where they currently stand and their prospects going forward.
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PublishedApril 18, 2018
Maine Secretary of State proceeds with plans for ranked-choice voting in state primaries
Senate Republicans, who unsuccessfully asked a court to block the system, now say they will introduce a bill to require Maine State Police to transport any ballots needed for retabulation, if necessary.
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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Ranked-choice voting will be used for June primaries, Maine supreme court rules
Answering legal questions posed by the state Senate, the court says the voting method is the law in Maine.
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PublishedApril 12, 2018
Skeptical high court hears arguments on blocking ranked-choice voting in Maine primaries
Critics of the law say it could result in post-primary legal 'chaos,' but justices indicate the Legislature should act to solve problems with the voting system, rather than the courts.
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PublishedApril 11, 2018
Maine high court to consider 7 key questions about ranked-choice voting
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has asked attorneys involved in a lawsuit over ranked-choice to prepare briefs in preparation for a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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PublishedApril 11, 2018
Greg Kesich: Ranked choice the smart choice for candidate with broad appeal
Contrary to the opponents, it's neither confusing nor a method of making winners out of losers.
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PublishedApril 7, 2018
Candidates for Blaine House signal they might challenge outcome of a ranked-choice vote
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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PublishedApril 5, 2018
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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PublishedApril 4, 2018
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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PublishedApril 1, 2018
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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