In the News 2018
Letters to the Editor
- Not required to use RCV, Greg Kimber, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 6/6/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting will help reduce ideological paralysis in government, Jim Chiddix, The Portland Press Herald, 6/6/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting provides a cure for several election problems, Denise Schwartz, The Portland Press Herald, 6/6/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked choice benefits voters, not political parties, Valerie Kelly, The Portland Press Herald, 6/6/2018
- Vote your conscience with ranked choice, Caitlyn Coyne, CentralMaine.com, 6/3/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting means an instant runoff, Victoria Adams, The Portland Press Herald, 6/2/2018
- Camden Herald Letters to the Editor May 31, A. Edward Doudera, Village Soup, 5/31/2018
- Friday, May 18, 2018: Waldo County needs Herbig, protect ranked-choice voting, honor Maine’s police, Eric Boothroyd, The Bangor Daily News, 5/29/2018
- Letter to the editor: On June 12, let’s make ranked-choice our permanent way to vote, Carole Sargent, The Portland Press Herald, 5/28/2018
- Letter to the editor: Think ice cream when voting by ranked choice, Mariana S. Tupper, The Portland Press Herald, 5/28/2018
- A Primer on RCV, John Brautigam, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/27/2018
- Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 1 to uphold will of voters, Deek Crowley, The Portland Press Herald, 5/26/2018
- Ranked Choice Voting - Letter, James K. Hadcroft, 5/26/2018
- Saying goodbye, Kevin Chasse, 5/25/2018
- Letter: Ranked-choice voting ends politics as usual, Brian Burwell, The Forecaster, 5/21/2018
- Letter to the editor: Got election questions? Watch forum about ranked-choice voting, Nancy Sullivan, The Portland Press Herald, 5/18/2018
- Letter to the editor: To keep ranked-choice voting, cast your ballot in June 12 election, Bill Dunn, The Portland Press Herald, 5/16/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a bipartisan, effective way to send strong message to Augusta, Ron Bilancia, The Portland Press Herald, 5/14/2018
- Support for ranked choice voting, Carl Beckett, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/6/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting is a response to rancor, Tracy Floyd, The Portland Press Herald, 4/16/2018
- Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting is a unifying election system, Mitch Mitchell, The Portland Press Herald, 4/3/2018
- Letter to the editor: Voters should give ranked-choice a try, Peggy Bayliss, The Portland Press Herald, 3/20/2018
- Bill undermines citizen initiatives, Jeff Smith, The Bangor Daily News, 1/18/2018
Press Clips
- Dunlap plans sessions on ranked-choice vote, 6/6/2018
- King Says He's Supporting Ranked-Choice Voting Referendum, Mal Leary, 6/5/2018
- Towns gear up for ranked-choice voting, Ethan Andrews , Village Soup, 6/5/2018
- Maine voters soon to decide fate of ranked-choice voting, Scott Thistle, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 6/2/2018
- Lincoln County Community Conversations: Ranked-Choice Voting, Jeff Tarbox, Wiscasset Newspaper, 5/30/2018
- Maine legislative leaders returning Wednesday to negotiate on key bills, Scott Thistle, The Portland Press Herald, 5/29/2018
- Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries, Edward D Murphy, The Portland Press Herald, 5/29/2018
- How Ranked-Choice Voting Is Changing Politics, 5/29/2018
- Maine is edging closer to a public campaign financing crisis, Christopher Cousins, The Bangor Daily News, 5/29/2018
- Voters will rank candidates in Maine’s June primary, PBS, 5/26/2018
- Hearing set for GOP lawsuit over ranked choice voting, AP, WABI-5, 5/23/2018
- Budget typo holding up millions in Maine ‘clean election’ funds, Kevin Miller, The Portland Press Herald, 5/22/2018
- Budget typo holding up millions in Maine ‘clean election’ funds, Kevin Miller, The Portland Press Herald, 5/22/2018
- Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting, Edward D Murphy, The Portland Press Herald, 5/21/2018
- Injunction requested on ranked-choice voting, Edward D Murphy, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/21/2018
- Breaking down ranked-choice voting, Emily Tadlock, WABI-5, 5/21/2018
- Lewiston spreading the word on ranked-choice voting, Staff Report, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/17/2018
- Maine secretary of state says Republicans’ lawsuit over ranked-choice voting is based on speculation, Scott Thistle, The Portland Press Herald, 5/17/2018
- Judge rules ranked-choice voting group can’t intervene in lawsuit to block it, Dennis Hoey, The Portland Press Herald, 5/16/2018
- Maine SOS to hold ranked-choice informational meetings, The Associated Press, 5/14/2018
- Historic Voting System: Ranked Choice Voting, AP, 5/14/2018
- Informational sessions explain how ranked-choice voting will work, WGME, WGME-13, 5/14/2018
- State’s animated video offers primer on ranked-choice voting in closely watched elections, Kevin Miller, The Portland Press Herald, 5/14/2018
- Ranked choice voting and independents, Ben Lounsbury , The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/13/2018
- Maine SOS to hold ranked-choice informational meetings, AP, The Seattle Times, 5/13/2018
- Maine tests out ranked choice voting system, CBS NEWS, 5/11/2018
- Eye on Augusta: Services for People with Disabilities, Drug Treatment & Other Bills Both Sides Initially Agreed to Support, Andy O'Brien, The Free Press, 5/10/2018
- Ranked Choice Voting 101, Jessica T. Griffin, The Machias Valley News, 5/7/2018
- Political Brew: Ranked Choice Lawsuit, and Legislative Stalemate, Pat Callaghan, 5/6/2018
- GOP Files Suit To Block Ranked-Choice Voting, Mal Leary, 5/4/2018
- Ranked Choice Voting 101, Machias, The Machias Valley News, 5/2/2018
- Maine Secretary of State’s Office publishes ranked-choice voting ballots, Dennis Hoey, The Portland Press Herald, 4/25/2018
- Secretary of State provides online guide about ranked choice, News Desk, WABI-5, 4/25/2018
- Ranked-Choice Voting To Be Implemented For June Primaries, But Political Struggles Continue, Steve Mistler, Maine PBN, 4/19/2018
- Maine’s high court clears way for ranked-choice voting, Marina Villeneuve, The Associated Press, 4/18/2018
- Maine Supreme Court affirms ranked choice for June primaries, Jack Dodson, The Ellsworth American, 4/18/2018
- Skeptical high court hears arguments on blocking ranked-choice voting in Maine, Scott Thistle, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 4/16/2018
- Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Ranked Choice Voting; Still No Ruling, Steve Mistler, Maine PBN, 4/13/2018
- Maine Supreme Court Asked To Weigh In On Use Of Ranked-Choice Voting For Primaries, Steve Mistler, Maine PBN, 4/11/2018
- Maine political world waits for next word on ranked choice, Don Carrigan, 4/7/2018
- http://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-political-world-waits-for-next-word-on-ranked-choice/97-536096459, Don Carrigan, 4/6/2018
- Proposal to Amend Ranked-Choice Voting Issues Dies in State Senate, STEVE MISTLER , Maine PBN, 4/6/2018
- Judge orders state to use ranked-choice voting for June primaries, but that’s not the end, Kevin Miller, Scott Thistle, The Portland Press Herald, 4/4/2018
- Local officials ready for June election despite confusion over ranked-choice voting, Scott Thistle, The Portland Press Herald, 3/30/2018
- Maine Senate Endorses Plan To Bolster State's Clean Election Fund, Steve Mistler, 3/28/2018
- Bid to fund Maine’s Clean Election system survives — for now, Michael Shepherd, The Bangor Daily News, 3/28/2018
- Maine races to implement ranked-choice voting before June primaries, David Sharp, The Bangor Daily News, 3/26/2018
- Maine to Become First State to Implement Ranked Choice Voting in Statewide Election, Brandon Doyen, WABI-5, 3/6/2018
- Ranked-choice voting will be in place for June primaries, Steve Collins, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 3/5/2018
- Most states disenfranchise felons. Maine and Vermont allow inmates to vote from prison., Jane C. Tim, 2/26/2018
- Garrett Mason first to qualify for Clean Elections funding for governors race, Steve Collins, The Portland Press Herald, 2/14/2018
- Maine Clean Election Fund needs another $1.7 million to ensure solvency in 2018, Chris Cousins, The Bangor Daily News, 1/10/2018
- Signatures collected to support ranked choice voting, Karen Dandurant, Seacoastonline.com, 1/8/2018
- Eye on Augusta: Bill to Ban Signature Gathering at Polling Places Causes Uproar, Andy O'Brien, The Free Press, 1/4/2018
- Move to restrict signature gathering at polls assailed at hearing, Steve Collins, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 1/3/2018
- Groups Gather At State House To Oppose Bill That Bars Petitions From Polling Places, Steve Mistler, Maine PBN, 1/3/2018
- Lawmakers to Weigh Bill to Ban Signature Gathering at Polls , Marina Villeneuve, The Associated Press, 1/3/2018
- Critics warn against ban on signature gathering inside Maine polling places, Scott Thistle, The Portland Press Herald, 1/3/2018
- What to expect from Maine politics in 2018, Chris Cousins, The Bangor Daily News, 1/2/2018
- The first big State House fight of 2018 could pit politicians against petitioners, Michael Shepherd, The Bangor Daily News, 1/2/2018
Op-Eds
- The Observer: ‘Real value’ of RCV will come in November, Ron McAllister, 6/5/2018
- Maine courts were right to clear way for using ranked-choice voting in June, James Monteleon, The Bangor Daily News, 6/5/2018
- Another View: Critic incorrect that ranked-choice voting poses threat to ‘one person, one vote’, SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, The Portland Press Herald, 6/1/2018
- Ranked Choice Voting a practical solution, LINDA VALENTINO, MARTY GROHMAN, The Journal Tribune, 6/1/2018
- Ranked choice voting deserves your support, Ted Koffman, The Ellsworth American, 6/1/2018
- A budget typo will wreak havoc with Clean Election funding unless lawmakers act, Will Tuell, The Bangor Daily News, 5/30/2018
- Jim Fossel: Clean Elections typo could throw wrench in campaign, Jim Fossel, CentralMaine.com, 5/29/2018
- A primer on RCV, John Brautigam, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/29/2018
- Why a Democrat and Republican believe in ranked-choice voting, Roberta Beavers, Joe Carleton, Foster's Daily Democrat, 5/27/2018
- Jim Fossel: Maine lawmakers should fix election funding, then limit it, Jim Fossel, The Portland Press Herald, 5/27/2018
- Ranked-choice voting will ensure every ballot counts, JENNIFER DECHANT, The Times Record, 5/24/2018
- YES on Question 1: Keep Ranked Choice Voting, Ned White, The Bangor Daily News, 4/25/2018
- Maine must be ready to roll out ranked-choice voting for June primaries, Jill Ward, The Bangor Daily News, 2/25/2018
- On the road to making our democracy more democratic, Anna Kellar, 2/21/2018
- Maine Compass: Citizen initiatives put power in right hands, John Brautigam, CentralMaine.com, 1/19/2018
Editorials
- Another View: Critic incorrect that ranked-choice voting poses threat to ‘one person, one vote’, SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, The Portland Press Herald, 6/1/2018
- L-A This Week, Sun Journal, The Lewiston Sun Journal, 5/28/2018
- Another View: Maine’s ranked-choice voting is a common-sense solution, DONI TAMBLYN, The Portland Press Herald, 5/20/2018
- Anti-cruise ship arguments don't hold water, Editorial Board, 5/17/2018
- Ranked Choice Rankles On, The Ellsworth American, 4/16/2018
Features
- ‘Daring Democracy’ says environmental degradation, racial tension, poverty are intertwined, MARINA SCHAUFFLER, The Portland Press Herald, 5/29/2018
- How Ranked-Choice Voting Is Changing Politics, 5/29/2018
- Maine is edging closer to a public campaign financing crisis, Christopher Cousins, The Bangor Daily News, 5/24/2018
- Bill Nemitz: Signature gathering all part of Election Day fun, Bill Nemitz, The Portland Press Herald, 1/7/2018
- Maine politicians consider new ways to block direct democracy, David Farmer, The Bangor Daily News, 1/3/2018