The vast majority of voters approved the law in November 2023 as a way to limit foreign influence in state elections. But two federal courts have now said the restrictions on campaign spending and contributions likely violate the free speech rights of U.

The Maine Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ referendum question about “voter ID” can remain on the ballot.

The Fifth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction against a Maine law prohibiting foreign entities from contributing to or influencing state candidate elections and ballot initiatives. The law applies to companies with as little as 5% foreign ownership,

The court says the question written by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is understandable to a reasonable voter and will not mislead them into voting against their wishes

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision to temporarily halt the state from enforcing the law, which voters approved in 2023.

A Maine voter-approved law barring companies with stakes held by foreign government from spending on state elections runs afoul of the First Amendment, a panel of First Circuit judges held.

The Portland City Council is expected to set an election date on Monday on an act to increase the city's minimum wage. The minimum wage in Portland is currently $15.50 an hour. If this proposal passes,

A group of Maine voters failed to revive their lawsuit challenging the state’s wording of a ballot question that would impose more than two dozen amendments to Maine election laws, including introducing photo ID requirements and eliminating some absentee voting rights.