Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Ensure That Only Citizens Of The United States May Participate In Elections

LD 175 proposes a constitutional amendment to Maine's voting rules, requiring that only U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who reside in Maine may vote for state officials (Governor, Senators, Representatives) and in local elections. The amendment would exclude non-citizen residents from voting eligibility, with one exception: individuals under guardianship for mental illness would remain eligible. This change would require Maine voters to approve the amendment in a statewide referendum, as outlined in the resolution's procedural steps. If passed, the amendment would become part of Maine's Constitution, directly affecting all voters participating in Maine elections.