Joint Order, Propounding A Question To The Supreme Judicial Court Regarding The Use Of Ranked-Choice Voting In Elections Requiring A Plurality Of Votes

Summary

The Senate has issued a joint order requesting the Supreme Judicial Court to decide whether the ranked‑choice voting system, as amended by Legislative Document 1666, satisfies Maine’s constitutional requirement that candidates win by a plurality of votes. The opinion will guide the 2026 elections for Governor, State Senate and State House and could determine if constitutional changes are needed.

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