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Wherever you are, there’s a good chance your personalized ballot at Vote411.org will show you what you’ll be voting on this year. We’ve covered more towns than ever before, and there’s a lot going on around Maine! 

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance and partners for the Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for Indigenous Peoples' Day today, October 11 from 10 AM-12 PM.

October 4-8 is National Voter Education Week. Voters, especially new voters, should have the tools, information, and confidence they need to cast their ballots. And with the November 2 election just around the corner, now is the time to check up on your voting status, request an absentee ballot, and lookup what's on your ballot through Vote411.org. 

This Tuesday, September 28, is National Voter Registration Day. Make your vote count by getting ready for upcoming elections on November 2. If you've moved recently, be sure to update your registration to your new polling place! 

This week, we're kicking off the first session in our series Understanding Dawnland Today: The Wabanaki in the State of Maine. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Maine, the series will promote a better understanding of the past and present of the Wabanaki indigenous people. 

The League of Women Voters of Maine issued the following statement on the proposed State Senate maps released by Maine’s Apportionment Commission on Thursday, September 16.

This week, we're mostly excited for the potential arrival of new legislative/district maps. You can learn more about the redistricting process and how it affects your community during our webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Today is Labor Day, which became a Federal holiday in 1894 to celebrate the solidarity of unions and the working class. Here are two pieces to dive into as we recognize the efforts of working people who fought for their rights...

Our Advocacy Committee met after a brief summer hiatus, and we're considering which bills we want to pursue in the 2022 session. Cloture is September 24 — that’s the deadline for submitting new bills to be considered in the second session. After such a successful 2021 session, we're buzzing with excitement for what comes next.