An Act Concerning Elections in Maine Congressional Districts

Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA c. 9, sub-c. 7  is enacted to read:

SUBCHAPTER 7

VOTING IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

§ 871.  Voters of congressional districts to choose method of voting

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the voters of a congressional district shall determine by referendum vote the method used in that congressional district to elect their Representative to Congress. The voters of a congressional district may choose to elect their Representative to Congress by plurality voting or by ranked-choice voting.

Sec. 2. Referendum in congressional districts. A referendum as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 871 must be held in each congressional district on a date established by the Secretary of State, but not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act.

SUMMARY

This bill provides that the voters of a congressional district must determine by referendum vote the method used in that congressional district to elect their Representative to Congress. The voters of a congressional district may choose to elect their Representative to Congress by plurality voting or by ranked-choice voting. The bill requires that such a referendum be held in each congressional district on a date established by the Secretary of State, but not later than 180 days after the effective date of the legislation.