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ME LD452
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Maine Constitution to change the Secretary of State and Attorney General from being chosen by joint ballot of the Legislature to direct popular election by voters
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Requires ranked-choice voting for these offices when 3 or more candidates run, with voters ranking candidates in order of preference and votes tabulated in rounds
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Elections would occur biennially on the same date and in the same manner as elections for state Senators and Representatives
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Vacancies in the Secretary of State office would be filled by the First Deputy Secretary until a new popular election; Attorney General vacancies may be filled by Governor appointment subject to confirmation
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers, then ratification by voters at a November statewide election
Legislative Description
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General by Ranked-choice Voting
State Government
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/21/2025