Maine
Press Coverage
Jan. 21 2008
New press clip from the AP on fusion in the Maine legislature.
"A simple election reform," says its chief sponsor, House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, "that gives candidates for elected office the freedom to run with the endorsement of more than one political party (and) perhaps more importantly, voters get a choice of a candidate and a choice of a party."
Read the whole story here.
A sample of the testimony that was given to the Maine legislature about the fusion bill, LD 1799 during 2007: :
Jon Bartholomew, Maine Common Cause
Timothy Belcher, executive director, Maine State Employees Association
Senator Beth Edmonds, Maine Senate President
Rep. Hannah Pingree, Maine House of Representatives Majority Leader
Other Maine Fusion Resources:
The proposed law, LD 1799 and some frequently asked questions about it.
A letter from several stakeholders organizations in support of LD 1799
An 1892 ballot from Maine, showing fusion as it was used.
A pamphlet describing how fusion could help democracy in Maine to print and share.
An article from the Kennebec Journal on fusion and democracy.
A sample Maine fusion ballot
