AUGUSTA, MAINE – The order of referendum questions on the November 2025 Referendum Election ballot has been determined through a public lottery held at the Secretary of State’s Office today.
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AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today responded to the Department of Justice’s unprecedented request for every Maine citizen’s voter information.
Secretary Bellows said simply, “The Gulf of Maine is awfully cold, but maybe that’s what the DOJ needs to cool down. So, here’s my answer to Trump’s DOJ today: go jump in the Gulf of Maine.”
Maine is among the most recent states to receive a request for voter files. Reportedly it is Justice Department’s intention to make similar requests of every state.
AUGUSTA, MAINE – In a letter written to the Maine Republican Party, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today announced that the Elections Division has concluded a full investigation of all Maine citizens accused by the Maine GOP of voting twice and found all accusations to be false.
The 2023-2024 Annual Regulatory Agendas for the State of Maine agencies listed below are included in the .pdf document posted at the following link: 2023-2024 Annual Regulatory Agendas (PDF).
The 2024-2025 Annual Regulatory Agendas for the State of Maine agencies listed below are included in the .pdf document posted at the following link: 2024-2025 Annual Regulatory Agendas (PDF). 2024-2025 Annual Regulatory Agendas that have been amended are also posted below.
BANGOR, MAINE – The Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) annual meeting was held on Friday, and the group voted to approve a new strategic plan. Secretary Shenna Bellows was the opening speaker at the event held at the new Wabanaki Youth and Cultural Center in Bangor, a project of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness.
AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today condemned false allegations made by the Maine GOP that attempt to sow mistrust in recent Maine election results.
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