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Maine 2011 ballot measures
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Four statewide ballot questions were on the November 8, 2011 ballot in the state of Maine.
- Two measures were approved, while two were defeated.
- Topics addressed included: elections and campaigns, gambling, and redistricting.
The signature filing deadline for the 2011 ballot in Maine was January 20, 2011. A minimum of 58,054 signatures were required for proposed initiatives. A final total of 5 initiatives were approved for circulation, however only 2 met the deadline.
On the ballot
- See also: 2011 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| VR | Question 1 | Elections and campaigns | Would overturn a law dealing with same-day voting registration. |  |
| IndISS | Question 2 | Gambling | Amend laws governing deadline for approval of second racino and allow another tribal racino. |  |
| IndISS | Question 3 | Gambling | Regarding establishing a slot machine facility. | |
| LRCA | Question 4 | Redistricting | Would change the years of redistricting the Maine Legislature. | |
Not on the ballot
The following measures did not appear on the ballot:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Medical Marijuana Question | Marijuana | Would allow for cultivation and possession of medical marijuana. | 
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| IndISS | Prohibition Repeal Question | Marijuana | Would repeal the prohibition of marijuana in the state. |
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| IndISS | Political Campaign Question | Elections and campaigns | Regarding political campaign promises in the state. |
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| LRCA | State Officials Election Amendment | Admin. of gov't. | Voters to decide whether state officers should be elected by the public at the polls. |
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| LRCA | Wildlife Agency Funding Amendment | Environment | Allocate 1.25% of sales tax to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. |
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Local ballot measures
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2012
No local measures were identified for 2011. Read about local happenings here.
See also
External links
Additional reading
- WCSH 6 News, "Gaming Issues on November Ballot," September 19, 2011
- Press Herald, "Referendums top Maine ballot today," November 8, 2011
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