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LD 13

An Act To Provide Funds Necessary For The Production And Delivery Of Election Materials By The Secretary Of State And To Reconvene The Working Group To Study Polling Places At Schools

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Bennett and 5 co-sponsors

Maine bill funds election material production by Secretary of State and restarts study of using schools as polling places.

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 13

Legislative bill overview

LD 13 appropriates funds to the Maine Secretary of State for producing and distributing election materials, and reestablishes a working group to study the use of schools as polling locations. The bill addresses both operational funding for election administration and a policy question about whether schools should serve as voting venues.

Why is this important

Election material production is essential infrastructure for conducting elections—ballots, voter guides, and accessibility materials must be printed and delivered reliably. The polling places study directly affects Maine communities, as schools are widely used voting sites, and any policy change could alter where citizens vote and how schools manage dual-use demands.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget timing and amount: The bill was placed on the Special Appropriations Table, suggesting fiscal concerns or disagreement over funding levels during the legislative session
  • School polling place trade-offs: Some advocate for schools as convenient, trusted venues; others worry about disruptions to education, security concerns, or accessibility issues that the study would need to evaluate
  • Working group composition and scope: Questions may exist about who participates in the study and whether its recommendations are binding or merely advisory

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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