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Here's what you need to know before hitting the polls in Maine on Nov. 5.
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Civics 101
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In this episode of Maine Explained, we dive into the history of Maine’s state flag and how Question 5 came to be on Maine's ballot in 2024. -
What to know about Maine ballot questions, voting trends, tight races and more as Election Day approaches -
Maine election officials expect a smooth vote but are still 'preparing for every potential scenario'Maine traditionally has among the highest voter participation rates in the nation. But the heightened political tensions nationwide have also raised concerns about disruption at the polls. -
The number of absentee ballots requested so far this election has already topped the total from two years ago when Maine had a hotly contested gubernatorial contest. -
The pushback came after the National Association of Realtors said it would spend more than $50,000 to boost several candidates. -
For a first-hand account of how voting is handled at the local level, Morning Edition Irwin Gratz spoke with municipal clerks in two Maine cities. -
As early voting begins, we discuss election matters with Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. She answers questions about absentee ballots, voter registration, ranked choice voting, election security and more. She also addresses motor vehicle questions and other issues that she oversees. -
About 10% of active registered voters in Maine had already requested an absentee ballot as of late last week. -
How did candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz do, what issues stood out, and does the debate matter? -
The Democratic Association of Secretaries of State is gearing up to fight what they anticipate will be a flood of Republican lawsuits targeting election officials.
