AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor Janet Mills has released a statement on the results of both statewide citizen initiatives.

Statement regarding Question 1 failing

“Once again, Maine people have affirmed their faith in our free, fair, and secure elections, in this case by rejecting a direct attempt to restrict voting rights. Maine has long had one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the nation, in good part due to safe absentee voting — and Maine people tonight have said they want to keep it that way."

Statement regarding Question 2 passing

“I sincerely hope that this measure will strengthen public safety as proponents have argued. My administration will work with law enforcement and the public to implement this new law, along with our existing extreme risk protection law, to best

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