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Dear John,
Everything feels topsy-turvy right now. Day after day, we hear about the devastating impacts of President Trump's policies on Maine people and our communities. Sometimes, those decisions are reversed; other times, they are not. It's hard to keep track of what's happening and where to pay attention. Of course, that's the goal: flood the zone to distract and divide us.
As MCV's lead democracy advocate, I wanted to take a few minutes to bring you up to speed on the most important voting and elections policies we're working on—and what you can do to help.
In Washington, MCV is paying close attention to a bill that could disqualify—and I'm not exaggerating—hundreds of millions of Americans from voting. A bill called the SAVE Act is rapidly moving towards a vote on the floors of the House and Senate, and it is a major attack on voting rights, election integrity, and trust in our voting system. Despite its name, the "SAVE" Act would do nothing to make our elections safer. Instead, it would put up barriers for millions of eligible voters to cast their ballot.
Maine already has a secure, robust process to confirm voter eligibility, and this bill would make it particularly difficult to vote for: ( 1) Americans without a passport, (2) women whose last names don't match their birth certificate (usually because of marriage), and (3) U.S. citizens who happen to have been born in a foreign country.
Please join us in speaking out against this harmful federal legislation that threatens voting rights and election integrity— tell your representatives and senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act. [[link removed]]
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We are also working closer to home to protect your ballot access and preserve Maine's rich tradition of civic participation. Two of the biggest reasons Maine consistently leads the country in voter turnout are absentee voting and same-day voter registration. Both are under attack in Augusta this legislative session.
* Absentee voting. A referendum on this November's ballot would gut our absentee voting program, making it more difficult for you to fill out the application and receive and cast your ballot. We're especially worried about how this could impact students, disabled, and older voters.
* Same-day registration. Whether you moved across town or are new to the Pine Tree State, same-day voter registration removes unnecessary barriers for eligible voters to participate in the democratic process. It's worked for Mainers for many years. We recently testified with allies at the State House to help preserve this vital ballot access tool. And it sounds like legislators are listening. A majority of the Veterans and Legal Affairs committee recently voted that the bill "ought not to pass."
Lastly, voters in Maine will elect a new governor and state legislature in 2026. While that may seem far off, we need to take action now to ensure you can make meaningful choices at the ballot without worrying about the election of a candidate who most voters oppose. That's why we support a bill to reinstate ranked-choice voting for governors and state legislative races. Because you should be able to vote with your heart and your head. We'll have more to share about this priority soon—stay tuned.
Thank you for your commitment to protecting our democracy! The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy and our nation's most cherished freedom. It is foundational to protecting clean air and clean water, fighting for a sustainable future, securing environmental justice, and curbing health-harming pollution.
Onward,
Nick
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Nicholas Janzen | he/him
Partnerships Director
Maine Conservation Voters
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