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Throughout December, Unite America is pleased to highlight our partners who tirelessly work to advance election reform.
In the second edition of our Storytelling Series, we spotlight Democracy Maine.
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Kellar, Democracy Maine’s executive director, about their groundbreaking initiatives and victories to enhance civic engagement and political discourse.
Here's a sneak peek into our conversation:
Innovative Electoral Reforms: Democracy Maine has led electoral reforms, notably Ranked Choice Voting, to transform the political landscape by addressing the "spoiler problem" in elections and enhancing voter choice and participation. The full interview offers a detailed exploration of this topic.
Expanding Voter Access and Education: The organization has significantly transitioned Maine from a closed to a semi-open primary system. This change empowers independent voters who previously faced barriers to primary election participation. Learn how Democracy Maine educates independent voters about their new ability to participate in the primaries.
Community Engagement and Organizing: Democracy Maine's approach to democracy reform is deeply rooted in community organizing. They emphasize empowering individuals through specific, achievable tasks directly impacting laws, fostering a culture of civic engagement and grassroots activism.
To learn more about Democracy Maine's efforts to improve the democratic process, we encourage you to check out the entire interview.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories in our series!
Warm holiday wishes,
Alana
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Alana Persson
Communications Associate
