In 2024, a citizen’s initiative campaign known as “Voter ID for ME,” collected signatures for regressive and restrictive changes to Maine’s voting laws. The Secretary of State’s office has since certified enough of those signatures, and the referendum question is now poised to be on the ballot on Election Day in November 2025. You can read the full draft proposal here.

This ballot measure is about so much more than just Voter ID. If it passes, many Mainers will see their access to the ballot box unfairly restricted.

This measure isn’t right for Maine. We all want our elections to be as secure as possible. Instead of making it harder for Maine citizens to vote and tying the hands of our town clerks, we should focus on giving state and local elections officials the resources they need.

Join the ACLU of Maine and other concerned organizations and citizens as we rally to Save Maine's Absentee Voting.

Co-sponsored by Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition and Multifaith Justice Maine

First Parish joins with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition and Multifaith Justice Maine to present a Community Forum that provides clarity around current issues facing the immigrant community and offers guidance on how best to support those in need.

The event on Saturday, May 10, 12:30-2:30pm, will include a call to action by Rev. Jodi Hayashida, Director of Multifaith Justice Maine, and a panel moderated by Mufalo Chitam, Director of Maine Immigrants Rights Coalition. There will be light snacks and informational tables for participating organizations from 2:30 to 3:30pm. No registration is necessary for attendance. If you have questions or accessibility needs, please visit: bit.ly/FIAcontact

Panelists include Crystal Cron, Founder and Director of Presente! Maine; Molly Curren Rowles, Director of ACLU Maine; and Sara Ewing-Merrill, Lead Pastor of HopeGateWay Church. There will be time for questions and action planning, followed by a social hour that includes light snacks and information tables hosted by participating organizations.