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LD 252

An Act To Withdraw From The National Popular Vote Compact

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Adams and 4 co-sponsors

Maine bill would withdraw from National Popular Vote Compact, returning to district-based electoral vote allocation instead of supporting nationwide popular vote system.

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Bill Summary · LD 252

Legislative bill overview

LD 252 seeks to withdraw Maine from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote once states representing 270 electoral votes join. The bill would return Maine to its current system of allocating electoral votes by congressional district plus two statewide votes.

Why is this important

Maine's participation in the compact represents a shift in how presidential elections could be decided nationally. Withdrawing would affect whether Maine's electoral power aligns with national popular preferences or remains tied to state-level results, with implications for presidential campaign strategy and representation of Maine voters in close elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Electoral system philosophy: Supporters argue congressional district allocation better represents Maine's geographic diversity; opponents contend the popular vote compact ensures all voters have equal weight regardless of state
  • Partisan implications: The compact has been adopted primarily by Democratic-leaning states, making withdrawal a partisan issue despite framing as procedural
  • Interstate agreement stability: Withdrawing raises questions about the reliability of multi-state compacts and whether states should be able to exit agreements after joining

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

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