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I am a retired state employee, union leader, mother, and grandmother, and I want to see a stronger democracy for my kids and grandchildren. We have an opportunity to defend the strong election system we have in Maine this November. I believe we must vote “no” on Question 1 to do so. If Question 1 passes, this could take away access to the right to vote for thousands of Mainers and will, in my view, put us on the wrong path.

I regularly vote absentee. I live in a small town with a small town hall, and since I broke my leg, standing in long lines in harsh November elements is very difficult. I would rather vote from the comfort of my own home. Many of my peers with

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