PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2020
CONTACT: Jason Savage ([email protected] )

MEGOP on Matt Dunlap's Decision to Not Allow Maine Voices to Be Heard

 

AUGUSTA, ME--  Maine GOP Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas released the
following statement regarding Secretary of State Matt Dunlap's People's
Veto review:

"While our team has laid out clear factual and legal arguments, the
Secretary of State has continued to refuse to count valid signatures of
Maine voters. While we are disappointed by Matt Dunlap's decision, it is
important to note that this decision is subject to review in court, and
we believe we will prevail when the courts consider our arguments in
full," said Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas.

"Throughout this entire process, the left has done everything they can
to stop Mainers' voices from being heard. In fact, just today the Law
Court rejected the RCV Committee's attempt to prevent us from pursuing
the people's veto process at all."

"In its decision today, the Court rejected the RCV Committee's
argument that the people either never had the right to pursue a
people's veto, or, alternatively, that the people were required to
pursue a veto before the Governor allowed the bill to become law.  In
so holding, the Court protected the democratic process in Maine."

"Let me be clear, we will not quit until we see the legitimate
signatures of registered voters counted and the Peoples Veto on the
ballot. We look forward to having our day in court to finally allow the
voices of Mainers heard."

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