WASHINGTON – Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election next week.

Question 1 would make several changes to the state’s voting procedures, most notably requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls. Question 2 would implement a gun control measure known as a “red flag" law similar to ones in place in 21 states.

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The measures represent the latest efforts to put the two hot-button national issues directly before voters on state ballots. The election is Nov. 4.

Question 1 was placed on the ballot with support from The Dinner Table, a conservative political action committee. President Donald Trump and Republicans at the national and state levels have sought to

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