INFO Grab a copy of Audacity’s voting resource “Your vote is your voice!” and make sure everyone you know is registered to vote. The one-page flyer contains information from the Maine Secretary of State and the League of Women Voters about Maine’s specific voter registration requirements, absentee ballots, and more. It also includes links to the sources of our info, so you can double check if you have questions or want a second opinion.

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NEWS NonProfit Vote is inviting people to a March webinar to learn more about what’s actually happening, and how it impacts our communities. 

For those in the nonprofit sector, the past year has been a constant barrage of new, confusing, and concerning policy news that directly affects the environment in which we all work and achieve impact. In addition to the House passing the SAVE America Act, the new twin legislation to last year’s SAVE Act, just weeks ago, state legislatures across the country have taken it upon themselves to advance independent state-level versions of the SAVE Act. Proponents of SAVE legislation, whether federal or state, argue that it will protect democracy from noncitizens voting. Critics argue that it would actually hinder voter registration efforts, effectively end online voter registration, and disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans. It’s a lot to sift through, so what gives? What is actually going on? Most importantly: how does it impact your community this year? 

Join NonProfitVote for a 501(c)3 panel of experts from the Brennan Center and Voting Rights Lab in their upcoming webinar “The SAVE Act is Back: What Nonprofits Can Do About It” to get the insights you need to confidently navigate your civic engagement journey in your state this year. They’ll cover top tier policy threats to nonprofits, and provide guidance for how to brace for impacts, where to turn for information at the state and federal level, and how to keep our community informed so that our voices are heard in this year’s midterm elections.

Save your spot for Wednesday, March 25th at 2pm ET REGISTER HERE! Can’t make it live? No problem. Everyone who registers will receive the recording and slides. Closed captioning will be provided. If you need other accommodations, email info@nonprofitvote.org.

INFO Confirm that you are registered to vote and learn what you need to do or bring with you in order to exercise your right to vote at rockthevote.org

INFO Know the difference between Election Workers and Election Observers See info below from Greg Marley (thank you Greg!) about the different roles it takes to give everyone the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections.

Election workers the folks you speak with every time you vote. They are selected by the municipal election clerk and anyone interested in becoming a poll worker can reach out to either the election clerk or the town/city clerk to express interest.  Each polling site is responsible to maintain a balance of workers representing each party.  Unenrolled voters can also become election workers. Election workers are provided with training for the role and may be paid a small amount for the time spent.  They provide a range of services including checking in voters, monitoring the voting process and assisting in tallying the votes.

State law sets the requirements for election workers:
– Must be at least 18 years old
– Must be a registered Maine voter
– Must be a resident of the municipality or county where they will be serving
– Must not be a candidate or a member of a candidate’s immediate family

Election observers are typically organised and trained by a political party or a non-partisan orgs like the League of Women Voters of Maine.  The LWVM is planning to conduct training for observers later this year. According to their website,   ”If you choose to vote in person on any major election day, you may see a League nonpartisan election observer. We deploy these volunteers to polling locations to check on the conditions, help resolve any issues, talk to poll workers, and offer our gratitude. “  Check for training opportunities here: https://www.lwvme.org/ElectionProtection

INFO Learn about Ranked Choice Voting in Maine RANKED-CHOICE VOTING (RCV) The Primary Elections on June 9, 2026 for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Governor, State Senate, and State Representative to the Legislature will be decided by a system of ranked-choice voting if three or more candidates qualify for the ballot, or if two candidates qualify for the ballot and there is a declared write-in candidate in the race, instead of by plurality.

The General Election on November 3, 2026 for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress will also be decided by a system of ranked-choice voting if three or more candidates qualify for the office, or if two candidates qualify for the ballot and there is a declared write-in candidate in the race. However, the General Election on November 3, 2026 for Governor, State Senate, and State Representative to the Legislature will be decided by plurality, regardless of the number of candidates who qualify for the race. Elections determined by ranked-choice voting are defined in 21-A MRS §1(27-C). 

For more info on Rank Choice Voting in Maine visit https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/resources-for-ranked-choice-voting