PORTLAND, Maine — Voters in Portland passed a citizens' initiative question that will raise the minimum wage to $19 an hour by 2028.

The City of Portland shared unofficial results about two hours after polls closed Tuesday night.

64% of citizens voted "yes" and 36% voted "no."

When the raises will happen:

Jan. 1, 2026: Raised to $16.75 for minimum wage employees, excluding City of Portland employees

July 1, 2026: Raised to $16.75 for City of Portland employees

Jan. 1, 2027: Raised to $17.75 for all minimum wage employees

Jan. 1, 2028: Raised to $19 for all minimum wage employees.

Question A on Portland's ballot:

Do you favor the change in the city ordinance proposed by City Councilors as summarized below?

An Act to Increase Portland's Minimum Wage

An Act to Increase Portland's

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