2019[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year.

2018[edit]

No news was posted for this year.

2017[edit]

• Ballot Law Update: Local initiative restriction vetoed in California and signatures submitted for initiative to ban legislative tampering in South Dakota Oct 23, 2017
• Ballot Law Update: Legislatures respond to banner year for initiatives in 2016 Jul 24, 2017
• The Federal Vacancy Count 6/28/2017 Jun 28, 2017
• Ballot Law Update: States consider restrictions on I&R following 2016 initiatives Mar 16, 2017

2016[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year

2015[edit]

• Review of ballot measure law changes in 2015: Four states remove local authority over contentious issues Dec 30, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Initiatives certified in Maine and Washington Aug 04, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Signatures submitted for marijuana in Ohio; state legislature strikes back Jul 07, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: California lawmakers pass controversial vaccine bill Jun 29, 2015
• Ballot Law Update Mid-Year Report: 19 laws approved in 15 states Jun 26, 2015
• Ballot Law Update: New restrictions on the initiative process move forward in four states May 28, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Contentious amendment certified as first ballot measure on Georgia 2016 ballot Mar 31, 2015
• Ballot Law Update: Notable ballot measure law developments in four states Mar 18, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: “Clean Elections” initiative on path to 2015 ballot in Maine Feb 24, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Mississippi voters to see dueling measures for the first time Jan 20, 2015
• Ballot Law Update: 2014 elections spur possible initiative law changes in 2015 Jan 15, 2015

2014[edit]

• State Legislative Tracker: Maine recount settled Dec 16, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Two Ohio legislators resign Dec 08, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Maine recount leads to investigation Dec 01, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: More marijuana, minimum wage measures expected in upcoming elections Nov 25, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Hot-button issues resurfacing on future ballots Nov 18, 2014
• Maine judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 13, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Convicted California senator resigns Sep 22, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Final citizen’s initiatives certified for 2014 Sep 09, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: California’s “Overturn Citizens United” Proposition 49 booted off the ballot by Supreme Court Aug 12, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Maine legislator passes away Aug 04, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Looking back on primaries in four states as candidates advance toward November Jun 12, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in four states Jun 11, 2014
• Hjelm chosen for Maine's high court May 14, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/7/2014 May 07, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Maine holds veto override session May 05, 2014
• Filing deadline report: Maine gubernatorial race draws 5 challengers Mar 20, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Tax and hunting measures to appear on 2014 ballot Mar 11, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Maine bear hunting measure could spark multimillion dollar battle Feb 05, 2014

2013[edit]

• Courtroom Weekly: Kids and the courts Dec 19, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2013, a glance at 2014 Nov 13, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Final pre-election report Nov 06, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Washington 2013 measure breaks campaign funding record Oct 30, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Millions donated to 2013 ballot measure campaigns Oct 23, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Ballotpedia announces 5 most important 2013 ballot measures Oct 08, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Maine may be first state to put Common Core on the ballot Aug 27, 2013
• Maine Legislature convenes special session on bonds, state hospital funding Aug 26, 2013
• State ethics commission issues decision in L. Philip Soucy case Aug 13, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/31/2013 Jul 31, 2013
• Competitive race shaping up in Maine State Senate special election Jul 26, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: 2013 Competitiveness Analysis Jul 15, 2013
• Maine Legislature overrides pair of vetoes from Governor LePage Jul 11, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: Recalls move forward in Colorado Jun 24, 2013
• Maine Legislature approves $6.3 billion budget, anticipates governor's veto Jun 19, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: FBI raids California Senate Jun 17, 2013
• Maine House rejects proposed elections for state constitutional officers Jun 05, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: Ethics allegations force another resignation Jun 03, 2013
• Early voting amendment clears Maine Senate May 23, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots May 14, 2013
• Committee votes to increase sales tax in Maine May 08, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: New York Senator arrested May 06, 2013
• Maine lawmakers reject right-to-work bills Apr 26, 2013
• Maine governor vetos bill restricting youth tanning Apr 12, 2013
• Legislation seeks to raise Maine's minimum wage to $9 by 2016 Mar 28, 2013
• Maine Gov. LePage may reconsider his opposition to Medicaid expansion Mar 14, 2013
• Maine passes emergency act to prevent release of concealed-carry permit holder names Feb 22, 2013
• Maine state representative seeks to reduce size of legislature Feb 14, 2013
• Maine petition drive deadline for 2013 ballot initiatives sees no action Jan 24, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Death penalty proposals alive in another western state Jan 22, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: One more week before 2013 initiative drive deadline swoops in on one state Jan 15, 2013
• New Maine Treasurer addresses 2012 voter-approved bond issues in swearing-in speech Jan 08, 2013

2012[edit]

• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Maine Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues Nov 27, 2012
• Angus King, elected as an Independent, will caucus with Senate Democrats Nov 15, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Notable measures Ballotpedia will track on election night Oct 30, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Maine State Legislature Oct 29, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Maine Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
• Presidential swing states: Other races to watch Oct 23, 2012
• The Executive Summary: Governor of Maine withdraws from national organization Oct 04, 2012
• Political veterans face election rematch in Maine's 2nd district Sep 25, 2012
• A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
• The Executive Summary: Only two primaries and two months until the general election Sep 06, 2012
• Maine man threatens judge Aug 31, 2012
• Gov. LePage appoints state conservation commissioner to Maine Board of Education Aug 30, 2012
• Maine judicial hunt stalled until November election Aug 14, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Maine state legislative elections Aug 10, 2012
• Appeal filed in Maine mural case Jul 30, 2012
• Lobsters ahoy! Connecticut Gov. liberates while Maine's declares celebratory feast Jul 27, 2012
• Maine man is first in the state to be sentenced for bath salts Jul 12, 2012
• Many Maine legislative races still in flux as 48 candidates drop out Jul 12, 2012
• Recount shows Republican primary for Maine House District 47 decided by two votes Jun 28, 2012
• Maine seeking applicants for district court judgeship Jun 28, 2012
• Governor LePage shifts funds to pay court-appointed lawyers Jun 14, 2012
• 2012 elections review: No incumbents defeated in Maine Jun 13, 2012
• Making sense of the June 12, 2012 elections Jun 12, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Maine voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 11, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
• Maine water master appointed to aid in dispute between Kansas, Nebraska May 28, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Two measures perform disappearing act from ballot measure total May 22, 2012
• Maine legislator takes week absence, fellow lawmaker drops protection order May 14, 2012
• ACLU sues Maine prison guards May 14, 2012
• Plaintiffs appeal case involving mural removed by Maine governor Apr 28, 2012
• Maine's high court reinstates Nader case Apr 26, 2012
• Maine Legislature passes budget, Gov. LePage says he won't sign Apr 13, 2012
• Maine Supreme Court to stream arguments online Apr 12, 2012
• 2012 Elections preview: Term limits ensure Maine Senate will see at least ten new faces Mar 30, 2012
• Former Maine Supreme Court justice dies Mar 29, 2012
• Maine same-sex marriage question headed to the November ballot Mar 15, 2012
• Appeals court nominee to go before Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 13, 2012
• Maine Supreme Court says state has authority to limit insurance profits Feb 29, 2012
• Maine's Olympia Snowe will not seek re-election to U.S. Senate Feb 29, 2012
• Democrat wins Maine Senate seat in special election Feb 15, 2012
• Chief Justice Leigh Saufley delivers State of the Judiciary Feb 13, 2012
• Maine Senate confirms judicial appointments Jan 31, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Initiative news elevated by flurry of signature filing deadlines Jan 31, 2012
• Then there was one: Maine initiative stands alone in signature submission (Updated) Jan 30, 2012
• Signature gathering ceases, Maine petition drive deadline arrives Jan 30, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/25/2012 Jan 25, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up weekly total with ballot certification Jan 24, 2012
• Maine smart meter opponents file appeal with state's high court Jan 16, 2012
• Kevin Raye to run for US House against Michaud Jan 13, 2012

2011[edit]

• Maine Supreme Court upholds life sentence in attempted murder case Dec 15, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Two governors, two separate tax increase proposals Dec 06, 2011
• Federal judge allows protesters to remain in park Nov 30, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Petitions circulate, lawmakers bicker on the eve of a busy 2012 Nov 22, 2011
• Maine high court to rule on health insurance case Nov 16, 2011
• Election aftermath: Maine voters say no to gambling, yes to redistricting and same-day voting Nov 09, 2011
• Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012 Nov 07, 2011
• Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: All states Oct 31, 2011
• UPDATE: First woman U.S. District Judge in Maine confirmed and sworn in Oct 20, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Election dates change in the west, campaign money racks up in the east Oct 11, 2011
• Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Louisiana and Maine Oct 06, 2011
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/5/2011 Oct 05, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure campaigns center around five states Sep 27, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Transparency is the word Sep 08, 2011
• Ballot order set for both Maine 2011 ballot questions Sep 06, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: More drama unfolding over maps Sep 02, 2011
• Maine high courts expands public beach access rights Aug 30, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Stormy tension continues as bipartisan continuity drying up Aug 26, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: citizen initiatives shake up 2011 and 2012 election news Aug 23, 2011
• National Organization for Marriage loses campaign finance appeal Aug 12, 2011
• Maine same-day registration veto referendum supporters make signature deadline Aug 09, 2011
• Maine same-day registration referendum to turn in signatures Aug 08, 2011
• Federal judge strikes down matching funds provision of Maine Clean Elections Act Aug 01, 2011
• Bangor Water District to spend $3.8 million to kill nonexistent Cryptosporidium Jul 29, 2011
• Superior Court Justice Arthur Brennan set to retire Jul 15, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures Jul 05, 2011
• Arizona campaign finance ruling tumbles into Florida and Maine Jul 01, 2011
• Same-sex marriage issue re-appears in Maine Jul 01, 2011
• Maine's high court upholds contempt ruling against business owner Jun 30, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
• Judicial panel rules that Maine's congressional districts must be redrawn Jun 15, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: Which state has the most committees Jun 13, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
• Maine initiatives closer to becoming laws rather than being placed on ballot Jun 09, 2011
• LePage nominates Gregory Campbell to Maine District Court May 31, 2011
• Maine Representative arrested, moved to psychiatric facility May 27, 2011
• Budget cuts of 10% or more expected in Maine's court system May 16, 2011
• Tie broken and three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections May 11, 2011
• Maine's high court clarifies tax rules for pilots May 01, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
• Attorney, disbarred from Maine's state courts, won't be practicing in its federal courts, either Apr 13, 2011
• Paul LePage faces coalescing recall efforts Apr 05, 2011
• Maine plan to overhaul legislature presented to committee Apr 04, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
• Citizens sue Maine to force faster redistricting Mar 31, 2011
• Assistant U.S. attorney Nancy Torresen nominated to Maine's federal bench Mar 31, 2011
• Several state legislatures on the chopping block Mar 08, 2011
• Maine state workers protest Governor's proposed budget reforms Mar 04, 2011
• Obama nominates three to federal district court seats Mar 03, 2011
• Three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Mar 02, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
• The Tuesday Count gets a push from Maine and Wyoming Feb 22, 2011
• Brock Hornby tosses two counts in federal lawsuit against GMAC's foreclosure practices Feb 20, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a slew of proposals but no certifications Feb 15, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 certified total aching to increase with newly proposed measures Feb 08, 2011
• Maine initiative sent to legislature; second initiative awaiting verification Feb 07, 2011
• Justice Roland Cole rejects insanity defense in decapitation murder case Feb 06, 2011
• 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
• Maine SOS calls for elimination of numerous regulations Jan 27, 2011
• Maine joins multi-state suit against health care reform Jan 27, 2011
• The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go Jan 25, 2011
• Time runs out in Maine as two initiative efforts file signatures Jan 21, 2011
• With little time left, two of five Maine initiatives have signatures filed Jan 20, 2011
• Petition drive deadline arrives in Maine for 2011 ballot Jan 20, 2011
• Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures Jan 18, 2011
• Maine slot facility initiative effort only group with signatures filed as deadline looms Jan 18, 2011
• Special election scheduled for Maine District 11 seat Jan 14, 2011
• Outspoken Maine Governor draws ire of NAACP Jan 14, 2011
• Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count kicks off the new year with a new measure certification Jan 04, 2011

2010[edit]

• 2010: year of the independents May 23, 2019
• Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Maine casino vote recount effort dropped by opponents Dec 14, 2010
• Improving Maine's business climate is top priority for legislature Dec 10, 2010
• Maine casino vote recount underway Dec 06, 2010
• Republicans named to AG/SOS positions in Maine Dec 05, 2010
• Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP Nov 30, 2010
• Maine Republicans to drown Dirigo Nov 17, 2010
• People question if Maine's governor-elect was given an mandate Nov 15, 2010
• Maine casino measure may face recount and a legal challenge in the near future Nov 05, 2010
• Majority of GOP Secretary of State Pickups won by Obama in 2008 Nov 04, 2010
• Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided Nov 03, 2010
• GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections Oct 29, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
• Gay marriage groups fund state legislative candidates Oct 15, 2010
• New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
• Three new judges assigned to Superior Courts Sep 24, 2010
• Maine casino initiative campaigns begin to form Sep 15, 2010
• Appointment of Maine's Governor's chief legal counel approved by state lawmakers Sep 11, 2010
• Number of Maine ballot questions for 2010 slightly above average Sep 01, 2010
• In Maine House of Representatives, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equally Aug 11, 2010
• In Maine State Senate, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equaly Aug 11, 2010
• Maine lawmaker proposes voter ID bill Aug 09, 2010
• Maine legislators approve three initiative bills Jul 27, 2010
• Maine ballot measure order set for November 2 ballot Jul 09, 2010
• Implementation of voter-approved Maine Question 3 remains pending rail line negotiations Jun 29, 2010
• Early results reveal approval of most Maine measures including a tax reform veto Jun 09, 2010
• Maine Governor signs new bill involving paid petition circulators Jun 08, 2010
• Maine Secretary of State finalizes Casino Ballot Question Jun 04, 2010
• Preliminary ruling indicates release of Maine same-sex marriage donor names May 26, 2010
• Maine same-sex marriage lawsuit filed to protect donor names May 14, 2010
• Maine tax debates increase as June 8 election nears May 13, 2010
• Maine Secretary of State releases draft of Casino Ballot Question Apr 29, 2010
• Maine ballot measure order set for June 8 ballot Apr 19, 2010
• Nominee for retiring U.S. District Court judge submitted Apr 14, 2010
• Maine initiative reform bill approved by lawmakers Mar 30, 2010
• Maine Senate approves initiative reform bill Mar 24, 2010
• Maine high court overturns man's sexual assault convictions Mar 05, 2010
• Two casino measures may be headed to the Maine 2010 ballot Mar 02, 2010
• City in Maine seeks immunity from wrongful death lawsuit Feb 13, 2010
• Governor of Maine announces 3 judicial nominations Feb 10, 2010
• Maine legislators propose stricter rules for petition circulation Feb 05, 2010
• Maine voters to decide on tax law changes this June Jan 29, 2010
• Maine Supreme Court rules that some parts of sex offender law are unconstitutional Jan 19, 2010

2009[edit]

• Judge chooses sides in Maine petition fight Dec 29, 2009
• Casino issue arises in Maine as signatures are filed Dec 23, 2009
• Same-sex marriage measures raised over $100 million in 2008 Dec 02, 2009
• Maine tax veto under scrutiny, notaries didn't notify state of name change Dec 01, 2009
• Maine tax code people's veto approved for June 2010 ballot Nov 10, 2009
• Mainers overturn same-sex marriage, reject tax-cutting measures Nov 05, 2009
• Maine anti-tax group takes Secretary of State to court Nov 03, 2009
• Six states prepare to face off in November 3rd elections Oct 29, 2009
• TABOR 2 supporters seek investigation, attorney general says "no" Oct 27, 2009
• Maine TABOR 2 campaign files complaint with ethics commission Oct 25, 2009
• Maine finance campaign law challenged Oct 22, 2009
• Recent Question 1 poll reveals Mainers are evenly split Oct 20, 2009
• Both sides of Maine Question 1 concerned about resource allocation Oct 10, 2009
• Maine TABOR supporters launch online service Oct 06, 2009
• Opposition to Maine's marijuana initiative speaks out Oct 05, 2009
• Maine officials approve investigation of same-sex marriage fundraising Oct 01, 2009
• Maine school consolidation debate heats up Sep 28, 2009
• Maine ads stir controversy Sep 28, 2009
• Maine Chamber of Commerce withdraws support for TABOR II Sep 23, 2009
• Maine same-sex marriage measure officially on November ballot Sep 07, 2009
• Maine secretary of state releases order of ballot questions Sep 03, 2009
• Maine may investigate alleged illegal fundraising Aug 30, 2009
• Maine implements absentee ballot service Aug 28, 2009
• Sen. Susan Collins plans to stay neutral on Maine same-sex marriage Aug 16, 2009
• Gay marriage opponents in Maine file signatures Aug 02, 2009
• Maine tax code repeal supporters aim for June 2010 ballot Jul 26, 2009
• Gray Town Residents get chance to end floor sessions Jul 16, 2009
• Maine same-sex marriage law likely to be put on hold Jul 12, 2009
• Maine chief justice's statement on the budget Jul 02, 2009
• Chief justice notes problems with the judicial budget Jul 01, 2009
• Maine town may overturn ban on political activity Jun 23, 2009
• Language for same-sex marriage referendum filed in Maine May 21, 2009

See also[edit]

• The Ballotpedia News Update
• News archive by state

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