Maine, voter ID and Absentee ballot

Maine voter ID proponents clear hurdle to ballot
Backers of a plan to require photo identification to vote in Maine elections collected more than 170,000 signatures to put the question on the ballot this year. The group Voter ID for Maine submitted the signed petitions on Monday to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' office for review and certification,
Conservative group submits signatures to get voter ID question on Maine ballot
PORTLAND (WGME) -- You will soon have to show a picture ID to vote in Maine if one conservative group gets its way. Organizers turned in what they say are more than 170,000 signatures, more than is required to force a state-wide vote on the issue. The Secretary of State’s Office will now review and formally certify the signatures on the petitions.
Signatures submitted in an attempt for required identification before voting
According to those at the gathering, 170,000 signatures from all 16 counties, more than double the required amount, were submitted with hopes of getting the citizen-led bill onto the ballot.
Conservative group behind voter ID effort submits 170k signatures to get on November ballot
The Star-Spangled Banner rang through the halls of the State House Monday afternoon as volunteers from the Voter ID for ME campaign sang as they carried more than a dozen boxes full of petition signatures to the Maine Secretary of State’s office.
Supporters of a Maine voter ID law hand in signatures to force referendum
Organizers of the petition drive have said they have far more signatures than the minimum number required to force a statewide vote.
Citizens referendum to require voter ID turns in signatures
Dozens of supporters for voter ID gathered in Augusta on Monday to turn in nearly 200,000 signatures with the goal of putting this citizens' referendum on the ballot. "Maine citizens have stepped up and said voter ID is what we want to see,
Signatures submitted for petition requiring voters to show photo ID in Maine
While supporters say the measure will strengthen faith in democracy, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and others share concerns.
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Maine voter ID campaign touts popularity while critics urge scrutiny of proposal's fine print
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Republicans moving quickly on legislation to enshrine voter ID law into constitution
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State Republicans seek constitutional amendment on voter ID
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