LD 455 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Require A Statewide Popular Election Of The Secretary Of State, The Treasurer Of State And The Attorney General For 4-Year Terms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Maine voters elect three state officials. Starting in 2032, the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, and Attorney General would be chosen by statewide popular vote every four years - on the same date and in the same manner as voting for state legislators. Currently, these positions are selected by joint vote of the state legislature. If approved by voters, this change would shift direct election authority from lawmakers to Maine residents for these executive roles.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Failed
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 10, 2025

How they voted

6567
Failed · 4 other
Total votes 136
Jun 10, 2025
D Democratic66
1 Yea 64 Nay 1
96% Nay
I Independent3
3 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican67
64 Yea 3
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 10, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (65-67-4)
house
Jun 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors