Bill seeks end to Election Day registration ; Maine, a state with high turnout, is one of six states that allow voters to register on Election Day.

From: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) | Date: January 18, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
01-18-2005
Bill seeks end to Election Day registration ; Maine, a state with high turnout, is one of six states that allow voters to register on Election Day.
Byline: PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Local & State
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AUGUSTA --

A state lawmaker wants Maine to scrap a 32-year-old law that allows voters to register on Election Day. But other lawmakers and election watchdog ...

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