THE COASTAL PACKET: Sarah Gideon introduces automatic voting bill

Thursday, April 25

Sarah Gideon introduces automatic voting bill

Central Maine News - Maine would automatically register most adults to vote beginning in 2022 under a top Democrat’s bill. Lawmakers held a hearing  on House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill . The National Conference of State Legislatures says 17 states have automatic voter registration systems.
The state would add eligible adults to Maine’s central voter registration system when they submit identifying documentation with the motor vehicle bureau. Individuals could opt out.

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