State Constitution
Article II, Section 1 of the Maine Constitution states: “Every citizen of the United States of the age of 18 years and upwards, excepting persons under guardianship for reasons of mental illness, having his or her residence established in this State, shall be an elector for Governor, Senators and Representatives, in the city, town or plantation where his or her residence has been. established, if he or she continues to reside in this State; and the elections shall be by written ballot”
Legislative Watch
LD175: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Ensure That Only Citizens of the United States May Participate in Elections
Status: Introduced on January 14 2025 – 25% progression
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2021–22 (session Dec 2, 2020–Jun 16, 2021) – LD. 107/HP. 73: “Only a citizen of the United States may vote in a state, county or municipal or other local election.”
March 11, 2021: House/Senate Final Disposition Accepted Majority ONTP (Ought not to pass) (Dead)