Everything you need to know about Maine's state flag vote
WEB6 days ago · Mainers will vote in November on adopting the design by Adam Lemire of Gardiner, as the official flag for the state of Maine. (State of Maine/Secretary of State via AP) Maine voters will finally ...
Maine Question 5, State Flag Referendum (2024) - Ballotpedia
WEBMaine Question 5, the State Flag Referendum is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred state statute on November 5, 2024. A " yes " vote supports replacing the existing state flag with a flag consisting of a pine tree and the North Star on a buff (light tan) background, often called the Pine Tree Flag.
Citizen's Guide to the 2024 Maine Referendum Election now …
WEB3 days ago · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Citizen's Guide to the 2024 Maine Referendum Election now available online. AUGUSTA — As Election Day nears on Nov. 5, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding all Maine voters of a non-partisan resource that can help them make informed decisions at the polls: the 2024 Maine Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election.
Everything you need to know about Maine's 5 ballot questions
WEB16 hours ago · At long last, Mainers could vote for a new state flag. Here’s everything you need to know. Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original ...
Official Design Revealed for Proposed Replacement of Maine State Flag
WEBAug 5, 2024 · State lawmakers passed a bill last year that — pending voter approval this November — will replaces Maine’s current flag with a version of that which was used from 1901 to 1909. The legislation eventually became law without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills (D) in January of this year.
Secretary Bellows announces new state flag design contest - Maine
WEBJun 14, 2024 · AUGUSTA — In celebration of Flag Day, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a design contest for the model flag of the potential new state flag on Friday.
Maine State Flag Referendum (2024) - Ballotpedia
WEBThe Maine Restore Former State Flag Referendum is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred state statute on November 5, 2024. A " yes " vote supports replacing the existing state flag with a flag consisting of a pine tree and the North Star on a buff (light tan) background, often called the Pine Tree Flag.
Secretary of State reveals winning flag design | Maine Public
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Secretary of State Shenna Bellows this morning announced the winner of a contest to design what may become Maine's next state flag. The winning pine tree flag design was submitted by Adam Lemire of Gardiner.
Gun safety advocates launch citizen initiative to put Red Flag Law …
WEB13 hours ago · Palmer said 21 states have Red Flag Laws that have prevented gun tragedies, including suicides. She said 90% of gun fatalities in Maine are suicides. Palmer said on Election Day volunteers will begin to collect signatures to bring the citizen initiative to the Secretary of State for the 2025 or 2026 ballot. Their goal is 75,000 signatures.
Secretary of State announces design contest for pine tree flag
WEBJun 14, 2024 · The Maine pine tree flag in Portland on June 7, 2024. Ahead of the November referendum on Maine's state flag, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has opened a contest for the design of the pine tree flag.