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LD 1373

An Act To Repeal The National Popular Vote Compact

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Blier and 8 co-sponsors

Maine bill to withdraw from National Popular Vote Compact, which would allocate state electoral votes based on national popular vote winner if enough states participate.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1373

Legislative bill overview

LD 1373 proposes to repeal Maine's participation in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner rather than the state-by-state winner. Maine joined this compact in 2011 with the intention that it would take effect once states representing 270 electoral votes had signed on (currently, states representing 209 electoral votes have joined). Repealing Maine's participation would remove the state from this interstate agreement.

Why is this important

The National Popular Vote Compact represents a fundamental disagreement about presidential election procedures—specifically whether the Electoral College system should be replaced by a national popular vote mechanism without a formal constitutional amendment. Maine's participation affects how the state allocates its electoral votes if the compact reaches the 270-vote threshold. This bill reflects broader national debate over voting system legitimacy and federalism, as some argue the current Electoral College is undemocratic while others view it as essential to protecting state interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Electoral College philosophy: Supporters of the bill argue the Electoral College ensures smaller states maintain meaningful influence; opponents argue it contradicts democratic principles of equal voting power nationwide
  • Federalism and state autonomy: Proponents question whether states should unilaterally bind themselves to electoral outcomes dependent on other states' decisions; critics view it as legitimate interstate cooperation
  • Implementation feasibility: The bill's sponsors may worry the compact gives disproportionate power to future signatories, while supporters see it as a practical workaround to constitutional amendment requirements

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

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