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The 131st Maine Legislature is in session. Legislators have submitted their bills, and some of the details are starting to emerge. We'll announce pressing updates once bill language becomes available. In the meantime, here's a quick rundown of how the legislature works.

It's a new legislative session here in Maine, which means some of us may need a refresher on how a bill becomes reality. We've got you covered.

We're feeling optimistic for the new year. Portland expanded clean elections to include candidates for local office, as well as banning contributions from corporations and foreign entities. We plan to carry that energy into 2023.

The year is coming to a close. It's time to reflect. Without the help of our volunteers and local Leagues, we wouldn't be the powerhouse that we are today — the envy of state leagues across America. Thank you! What will defending democracy look like in 2023? We'll need your help in the new year. 

This past week we were in Augusta to talk with legislators about our priorities, like National Popular Vote, and possible bills in the new session. We were also there to support the Wabanaki Alliance and their fight for tribal sovereignty. 

❄️ It's the most wonderful time of the year. ❄️ Our Under the Dome newsletter is back, the 131st Legislative session is almost here, and new legislators will be sworn in on Wednesday, December 7. 

With Dr. Raleigh Levine, Professor of Law at Mitchell-Hamline School of Law.

The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) reported that through 8:00 PM on Election Day, polling across the state has successfully concluded.

Tomorrow is Election Day. Regardless of who you are voting for or where you stand on the issues, there is something we all have in common as Mainers: some of the consistently best-run elections in the country.

According to the Maine Secretary of State, as of 10/27, over 117,000 Mainers have voted with an absentee ballot! If you plan to request yours, don't wait until it's too late.