AUGUSTA — Poll results released Thursday show a closely divided electorate on two hot-button questions on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Results show a virtual tie on Question 1, which proposes several changes to absentee voting and a new photo ID requirement at the polls. The survey shows 48% voting yes, 49% voting no and 3% undecided, according to the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
On Question 2, the “red flag” law that would allow family members to directly petition a court to remove firearms from those considered dangerous, the poll shows 38% voting yes, 40% voting no and 22% not sure.
The Pine Tree State Poll has a 3-percentage point margin of error.
The two citizen initiatives are the only statewide issues on the ballot this fall. Several cities and towns have municipal elections and issues on local ballots.
Both questions show a clear partisan breakdown, with 96% of Republicans saying they support Question 1 and 92% of Democrats opposing it. Among independents, 54% say they plan to vote no on Question 1, according to poll conducted Oct. 16-21.
When it comes to Question 2, 63% of Democrats say they plan to vote yes, while 74% of Republicans say they plan to vote no. The polls shows 44% of independents support the measure, 31% oppose it and 24% are undecided.
The large percentage of voters who say they are unsure leaves a lot of room for both campaigns to pick up voters in the final days.
Absentee voting is underway across Maine and will continue until Oct. 30. Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 4, until 8 p.m.
Periods of light snow will develop across the state this evening.
The snow will start 6-9 PM for most areas.
A look at Stormtracker at 7 PM Sunday. (WGME)
A weak area of low pressure will move through the Gulf of Maine.
As it does so, it may enhance snowfall rates for areas east of Rockland through Downeast Maine.
A look at Stormtracker at 10:30 PM Sunday. (WGME)
It’s a quick hitter with the snow coming to an end 11 PM to 3 AM from west to east.
This will not be a big event, but likely enough to cause some slippery travel on Monday morning.
A look at Stormtracker at 6 AM Monday. (WGME)
For many areas north of Portland through central and eastern Maine, a fluffy 1-3” of snow is likely.
Forecast snowfall map for Sunday night. (WGME)
Those areas previously highlighted from Rockland through Downeast may see spots upwards of 4-5”.
This will pass, and the Frigid air settles in.
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Highs on Monday will only top out in the teens to low 20s.
Wind chill values Monday afternoon. (WGME)
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Wind chill values will stay in the single digits for much of the day.
TURNER, Maine (WGME) — The Maine Human Rights Commission is adding a sixth school district to their lawsuit over transgender policies in schools across the state, that’s according to our media partners at the Sun Journal.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at keeping transgender athletes out of girls’ sports, arguing it protects fair opportunities under Title IX.
In a board meeting on Thursday, MSAD 52 voted to align Trump’s polices with the district.
Shortly after, the district was added to the list of schools being sued.
“I think it comes to a point where it goes against the state, but we gotta do what’s right. And I think it’s right to support female athletes,” Board Chair Peter Ricker said. “I think there are potential lawsuits regardless on the issue until the state makes up their mind and until the feds make up their mind.”
The board voted 5-4 in favor of passing a policy to keep transgender athletes out of girls sports.
Evan Ipsaro scored 24 points to lift Miami of Ohio to a 93-61 win over the University of Maine in a non-conference men’s basketball game on Saturday in Oxford, Ohio.
Keelan Steel scored 14 points for Maine, which has lost 11 straight games to start the season. The Black Bears trailed 28-6 just over 10 minutes into the first half.
Eian Elmer added 16 points and six rebounds for the RedHawks (8-0).
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