The Legislative Branch creates the laws for the state of Maine. The Senate and the House of Representatives mirror those of theU.S. Government. The Senate’s 35 members and the House’s 151 members are elected every 2 years. This branch is responsible for the Office of the Executive Direct...
Martin, 83, is currently running for re-election to the State House of Representatives for the District 1 seat vacated by State Rep. Austin Theriault (R-Fort Kent), who abdicated the seat to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden for Maine’s Second Congressional District seat. One ...
These Constitutional Amendments Would Give Mainers the Right to Vote for Secretary of State and Attorney General ByLibby PalanzaJanuary 30, 20258News An effort is underway to give Maine citizens the right to elect their constitutional officers, including the Secretary of State,… ...
House of Representatives at stake. The two candidates were both just below 49%, with Golden holding a slight edge of about 2,000 votes, according to figures released Thursday night by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State. At this point, Maine’s winner won’t be announced until ...
On March 5, 2024, the Maine House of Representatives passed the National Popular Vote bill by a 74-67 vote (status of LD1578). The Maine House is the 43rd state legislative chamber to have passed the bill. Portland Press Herald: House backs bill to pledge Maine’s electoral votes to ...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine's state primariesRead full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine's state primaries Maine voters will choose nominees for a House of Representatives seat that could be critical to determining which party wins the majority in November. No...
Let’s continue to Speak Up for LIFE, by supporting pro-life candidates in districts that are currently held by pro-abortion Representatives! Volunteer There are so many ways to get involved with this important effort. It will take a sacrifice of time and energy from each of us if we hope...
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Maine House of Representatives: Benjamin M. Chipman http://legislature.maine.gov/house/hsebios/chipbm.htm Benjamin M. Chipman. 5 Mayo Street #3, Portland, ME 04101. Legislature.maine.gov/housedems/chipmanb/index.html. Additional information, news, etc., from the House Democratic Office)....
that the state was named after the former French province of Maine.[31] Other theories mention earlier places with similar names, or claim it is a nautical reference to the mainland.[32] The history of the name of Maine began with James Sullivan's 1795 "History of the District of Maine"...