Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Require A Statewide Popular Election Of The Secretary Of State, The Treasurer Of State And The Attorney General For 4-Year Terms
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Maine voters elect three state officials. Starting in 2032, the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, and Attorney General would be chosen by statewide popular vote every four years - on the same date and in the same manner as voting for state legislators. Currently, these positions are selected by joint vote of the state legislature. If approved by voters, this change would shift direct election authority from lawmakers to Maine residents for these executive roles.
Bill status
failed
2 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Failed
Jun 2025
Senate Failed
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025 · House Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
16–18
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic20
85% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican14
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 10, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (71-76-4)
house
Jun 9, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (16-18-1)
senate
Jun 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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