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These are unprecedented times. We’ve heard from a lot of people who feel powerless, overwhelmed, scared and demoralized by the events of the last few months. Calls to vote can ring hollow, but we can't give up.

The 2022 Emily Farley Fund Award goes to a League member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the organization, active participation in its events, and leadership. I’m thrilled to tell you more about this year’s winner, and my long-time friend, Polly Ward.

This morning Mainers for Modern Elections (MME), a coalition of advocacy groups committed to safe, secure, and modern elections in Maine, joined Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and local leaders to celebrate the long-awaited launch of Maine’s automatic voter registration program.

Contact your Maine senators! The DISCLOSE Act would stop anonymous spending in our elections by requiring entities trying to influence our elections to disclose their major political donors. It would increase transparency and accountability.

Maine is heading towards adopting Ranked Choice Voting in more municipalities for a variety of races. As the state continues to navigate the adoption of RCV, the League of Women Voters will work with elected officials to reach a gold standard of transparency, accountability, and accessibility.