One way to ease voting is by allowing voters to register online. In this light, Maine has made a great leap forward as it will allow online voter registration in 2023. This article authored by Associated Press, Gabrielle Mannino (News Center Maine) appears in News Center Maine. Here is an excerpt:

Maine residents soon will be able to register to vote via a secure online portal.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a proposal passed by the Maine Legislature that proponents say will expand voting access. Democratic Rep. Teresa Pierce proposed the law, which goes into effect in November 2023.

Pierce said Friday that the new law will “modernize our voter registration system while prioritizing accessibility and security.” 

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