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Maine Monitor: Maine's constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.

By Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor October 8, 2023 Nine words in the Maine constitution were found to be unconstitutional 22 years ago, yet remain in the state's guiding document. Voters will decide in November if they should be removed. Every Maine resident aged 18 and over who is also a U.S. citizen can vote, ....

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Maine's constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate 'antiquated' language that is 'not even legally enforceable.' ....

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Question 8 proposes changing constitution to allow people in guardianships to cast ballots

The Maine constitution has been amended 175 times since it went into effect on March 15, 1820, according to state records. ....

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Maine to decide if voters under guardianship can vote

The Maine Secretary of State urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate language "not even legally enforceable." ....

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