Maine State Museum Hosts “Action Under the Dome” Forum on Upcoming Changes in State Voting and Election Laws

Maine State Museum Hosts “Action Under the Dome” Forum

on Upcoming Changes in State Voting and Election Laws  

June 25 Event at 5:30 p.m. Highlights Key Issues Acted on by the Legislature

AUGUSTA, Maine - As part of its current exhibition and programs about the 100^th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the Maine State Museum will host a special forum, Action Under the Dome, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to look at voting and election-related initiatives during the recent legislative session. Headlining the forum will be Anna Kellar, executive director of Democracy Maine, and Gina Coppens, leader of the Augusta Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine.

“Ranked choice voting. Automatic voter registration. The national popular vote. Presidential primaries. Big money in politics. We’ve been hearing about these issues constantly over the past many months, as debates have echoed through the halls of the State House,” comments Museum Director Bernard Fishman. “But, what were the final results and how do they affect every Maine voter? The forum on June 25^th will provide the inside scoop from Democracy Maine and the League of Women Voters of Maine, important non-partisan groups that were in the middle of all the debates.”

“During the 129^th legislative session, the League of Women Voters of Maine had an ambitious agenda to improve our democracy, make voting more accessible, increase election security, and reduce the influence of big money in politics,” notes Anna Kellar. “Our volunteers testified on over 40 bills related to these issues. We look forward to sharing the results of our work during the Maine State Museum forum on the 25^th.

The League of Women Voters of Maine is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.

The forum will be held at the Maine State Museum, 230 State Street in Augusta. Prior to the forum, visitors will receive free admission to view the museum’s newest exhibit, Women’s Long Road – 100 Years to the Vote. For more information, contact the museum at 207-287-2301 or see the museum’s website: www.mainestatemuseum.org