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Oct 21, 2026
Election 2026: Your Questions Answered
What if federal agents show up at my polling place? Are free speech rights different at polling places? Can I have an interpreter help me vote? How are ballots counted? We've got you covered.
By Zachary Heiden
Oct 05, 2026
It's Time to Vote Early in Maine
Early in-person voting is open in Maine! Make your voice heard by November 3.
Sep 24, 2026
The Brief: Your September Update
Voting deadlines, fall events, back to school rights, and important legal and policy updates: here's the latest from the ACLU of Maine
By Aaron Rosenblum, Maggie Nugent
Sep 08, 2026
How We're Safeguarding the Midterm Elections
We're prepared to safeguard the midterm elections. Here's what you need to know.
By Molly Curren Rowles
Sep 04, 2026
Key Legal Updates From a Busy Summer in Court
It's been a very busy summer in court. Catch up on some of the biggest highlights in cases ranging from freedom of speech and religion to voting rights and immigrants' rights.
By Carol Garvan
Aug 25, 2026
The Fight to Protect Maine Voter Data Heads to the First Circuit
The Trump administration is not sharing the true reasons for wanting sensitive voter data: to unlawfully build a national voter database to disenfranchise voters. We're fighting back.
By Samuel Crankshaw
Aug 03, 2026
Your Vote, Your Schedule: It's Time to Request Your Absentee Ballot Online
Election Day may be a couple of months away, but it's already time to request a mail-in absentee ballot online!
By Samuel Crankshaw
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