Bobby Charles being “unapologetically pro-life” in a post-Roe v. Wade world just means that he wants to make life even more dangerous for women seeking healthcare. #MEGov

very cool illustration of ranked choice voting and how it worked in Maine’s gubernatorial Democratic primary

via Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1ua4e7n/sankey_diagram_of_the_democratic_gubernatorial/)

#USpol #USpolitics #MEgov

Some time today, Maine is set to conduct ranked-choice tabulations of last week's primaries.

In the Dem primary for #MEGov, what's your prediction for the *order* in which candidates are eliminated, round-by-round (after Angus King)?
Maine reportedly set to announce ranked-choice tabulations for #MEGov (D & R primaries) and #ME02 (D primary) tomorrow.

Ranked-choice results expected...
Ranked-choice results expected by Wednesday evening

WABI reached out to the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday morning. They say the results will likely be in before Wednesday evening.

WABI
Polls are now closed in Maine, where #MEGov (for both parties) and #ME02 (for Dems) are the main attractions. However, it may be a week or more before we know the results of ranked-choice tabulations, which will likely be needed.
Maine's primaries are on Tuesday, but it may be a while before we know the results. The SoS says that ranked-choice tabulations "are expected to be completed prior to the Juneteenth holiday" but could come as late as June 29. This matters most for #MEGov & #ME02.

Primary Election one week away
Primary Election one week away

Secretary of State’s Office provides update on Maine election processesAUGUSTA, MAINE – With one week until the Primary Election on June 9 and absentee voting continuing statewide through Thursday, the Office of the Secretary of State today provided an update about Maine’s election processes for this stage of the election cycle.

Some remarkable numbers re ranked-choice dropoff in @[email protected]'s new #MEGov poll. By the 4th round, 72% of Dems are still ranking candidates but only 36% of Republicans are. (A 5th round wasn't needed for Dems since they have only 5 candidates.) www.surveyusa.com/client/PollR...
#MEGov candidate Garrett Mason attacks his fellow Republicans, including Bobby Charles, on their outlandish promises to cut billions from the Maine budget.
#MEGov candidate Garrett Mason said he would do "PUC court stacking" and bypass the legislature to ban renewable energy subsidies and end the ability for solar panel owners to be compensated for the energy they generate.
Maine gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason dismisses the idea a 16 year old girl may want to have an abortion and instead says she should focus on the "eternal joy" she will get. #MEGov #MEPolitics