#Maine: As Maine eyes voter ID law, Trump order tightens federal registration rules

by Caroline LeCour, March 27, 2025

"As Maine voters eye a statewide voter ID proposal, a new #ExecutiveOrder from President Donald #Trump is adding another layer to the conversation around election integrity and access.

"The order signed Wednesday would require proof of #USCitizenship to register for #FederalElections and mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day—a change from the current system in many states that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to count if received later.

"Though separate from Maine's voter ID proposal—which addresses identification at the polls rather than registration—some in the state see a common goal.

"'This is a policy, different policies to strengthen our elections, to increase confidence of voters to participate in our democratic process,' #AlexTitcomb, of the grassroots organization The Dinner Table, [a #Conservative #PAC] said. The group spared Maine's voter ID proposal, which was certified by the Maine Secretary of State earlier this year.

"Critics argue that requiring documents many voters may not readily have—especially those whose names may not match across forms of ID—could discourage legitimate voters from participating.

"'A lot of married women have changed their names, some of their documents don't match up,' Jen Lancaster, with the League of Women Voters of Maine, said. 'Maybe they don't have the perfect document, and they get turned away. That's what #VoterSuppression is. It's eligible voters being denied their right to vote.'

"Lancaster says the executive order is likely to face legal challenges, echoing concerns from national #VotingRights organizations."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/as-maine-eyes-voter-id-law-trump-order-tightens-federal-registration-rules/ar-AA1BJQb9
#VoterDisenfranchisement #Elections #MainePol #USPol #VoterID #VoterIDAct #LeagueOfWomenVoters #AbsenteeVoting #AbsenteeBallots #VoterID #SAVEAct #USElections

Do you need help with your Election Day plans? No matter what state you reside in, find out who is on your ballot, candidates, where to vote & other voting information in the League of Women Voters of the US' nonpartisan election toolkit, VOTE411.org, a one-stop shop for everything you need to know.

Find the details in this article about the #LeagueofWomenVoters of Northern Valley's voter action plan: https://tinyurl.com/2wkpdndd

#GeneralElection #League #VOTE411
#election #voting #voter #LWV

Jean Chen covers the AUSD board candidate forum. Topics include school funding and resource allocation, diversity and inclusion, and mental health, among others.

https://alamedapost.com/news/school-board-candidates-online-forum/

This week in All Around Alameda, catch opening weekend for "King Lear," see big trucks at Big Truck Bonanza, experience a sensory-friendly movie at the Main Library, tune into the AUSD Board Candidate forum, and head to Alameda Point for a literary festival.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-sweet-heat-relief/

Nearly 150 curious voters filled the social hall at the Mastick Senior Center to learn about the policies, positions, and the individuals running for City Council at the September 28 candidate forum. Watch the full video, and see Ken Der's written summary here.

https://alamedapost.com/news/voters-meet-contenders-city-council-candidate-forum/

Fall festivities have begun! This week in Alameda, shop artisan wares and eat delicious food at Faction Brewing's Fall Market, see two free outdoor performances, take your pick of three history and architecture tours, and grab a seat at the 2024 General Election Alameda Candidate Forum.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-fall/

AUSD high school students have teamed up with the Alameda chapter of the League of Women Voters to register and pre-register their peers to vote in the upcoming elections. The events are scheduled to be held during the school day on each of the six high school campuses and the College of Alameda.

https://alamedapost.com/news/high-school-students-hold-voter-registration-events-on-campus/

At its meeting on Tuesday, August 27, the AUSD Board of Education discussed student enrollment in schools and after-school programs. Ken Der also reports that the Board passed a resolution to support voter education for high school students.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-updates-enrollment-after-school-programs/

I volunteered for my local league of the League of Women Voters to deliver and set out voter registration forms to a nearby post office. And so I went but the manager denied my request to set them out.

Dang it! Feeling a little deflated but gonna search for some other place that will let me.

#GetOutTheVote !
#GotV
#LWV #LeagueOfWomenVoters

After five months of research on housing accessibility in Alameda, the League of Women Voters of Alameda’s Student Advisory Committee presented its findings at a youth-led panel discussion. Vicky Nguyen reports on the discussion, including remarks from panelist—and mayor—Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft.

https://alamedapost.com/news/lwva-student-advisory-committee-hosts-affordable-housing-panel/

We voted in the New Jersey Primary Election. Have you? Today, Tuesday, June 4, the polls are open in New Jersey until 8:00 p.m.

If you don't know your polling location, the candidates and other election details, visit the League of Women Voters of the U.S.' non-partisan database, VOTE411.org, for information.

Find information in this article, See League’s ‘Make a Voting Plan’ for June 4 primary, published by Pascack Press: https://tinyurl.com/syttz8jj

The voter information website Vote411<dot>org is now live.

You can look up information about races/districts you will be voting for in the New Mexico June primary election and see information that the candidates themselves have provided.

Go to:
https://www.vote411.org/ballot

Enter your street address, click on Get Started

Next screen, scroll down a little, click on Save and View Races

Click on a candidate to see how they have answered questions about qualifications, issues, and proposals.

Please share this widely so that everyone knows they can go to Vote411 for information about races and candidates.

Thank you in advance!

Tom Krajci
League of Women Voters of Southern NM - Otero County Unit

Otero county #NewMexico #Vote tabulating machines are getting tested and certified in preparation for the upcoming primary election in June.

This event is open to the public. I dropped by to watch, listen, ask some questions, take some pics, and learn a little more about election integrity.

Part of the process is running a set of test ballots through the tabulators. Some of the test ballots have intentional errors.

Did each machine correctly read all 167 test ballots?

How does your community prepare for elections?

President of the League of Women Voters of Alameda Anna Crane praises City Council's decision to reduce candidate ballot statement fees, "We applaud this decision as a means of broadening participation in Alameda elections."

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-bravo-for-alameda-city-council-reducing-ballot-statement-fees/

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Sponsored by the Juneau League of Women Voters, the City Clerk’s office, the Juneau Public Library, and the Juneau School District.
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Hey, I wrote this. #Kalamazoo area #LeagueOfWomenVoters working against cynicism. #Michigan https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Cause-for-trust-Kalamazoo-League-of-Women-Voters-protecting-democracy.021524.aspx

Absolutely. #POTUS, #VP, #DNC, #DSCC, #DCCC, #LeagueofWomenVoters media, etc., all need to pin putrid comments by TRE45ON/other-R-pols about issues on various #VotingSites, for all voters to comprehend.

#VoteBlueIn2024
#VoteBlueToSaveLibertyAndDemocracy
#VoteBlueForFemaleFreedomOfChoice
#VoteBlueForGunsenseLegislation
#VoteBlueForOurProgenysFuture
#VoteBlueForEarthsFuture
#GOTV

https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/about-that-trump-town-hall?r=g708h&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

One of the most rewarding experiences I have with the #LeagueofWomenVoters is registering new citizens at #naturalization ceremonies. New citizens walk out smiling and excited and are eager to #registertovote. Their enthusiasm is contagious. COVID significantly reduced the ceremonies and now many only distribute forms to be completed and mailed later. I miss it.