Maine lawmakers discuss election reform bill

A bill that would reform how Maine electors cast their votes in the US presidential election is being discussed by the state’s lawmakers. If the bill is passed, it would change how the state participates in the presidential election. The National Popular Vote Bill – which has already been passed in 17 other states – has the potential to reshape how voters cast their ballot in presidential elections. Currently, Maine casts its four electoral votes based on who wins in each of the state’s two congressional districts. If LD 1578 passes, all of Maine’s electors would vote for whoever wins the majority of the vote nationally. Critics say that it defeats the purpose of the Electoral College, but supporters claim that it would give voters more power.