County Republicans
unanimous to “vote no on question one”
CARIBOU — During their Oct. 15 meeting at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, the Aroostook County Republican Committee voted unanimously to support “Vote No on Question 1” in the campaign targeted for the Tuesday, November 8 elections.
According to committee officials, Maine Secretary of State Charles Summers introduced proposed legislation which was then passed and signed into law requiring new voters to register at least two business days before an election.
“The new law provides a way for town and city clerks to verify the eligibility of newly registered voters, ensuring fair and accurate elections” said Aroostook Republican Chair, former State Senator Hayes Gahagan.
Gahagan said at least 41 other states have similar voting registration laws, many requiring 20 and 30 day cutoffs.
“This makes Maine’s voter registration law requiring 2 days one of the most lenient in the country,” Gahagan said.
Maine Residents who are already registered at their current address are unaffected by the new law and may vote at their new address if they have moved since last voting.
Eligible Maine residents have 247 business days to register to vote at their municipal clerk’s office, by mail, Bureau of Motor Vehicles or any Department of Health and Human Services Agency.
“Vote No on Question One will help to preserve the integrity of Maine’s election process” said Gahagan.
For additional information regarding the Aroostook County Republican Committee, visit www.aroostookcountygop.us or e-mail info@aroostookcountygop.us
