The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 9, 2025
The Plot Thickens in Maine After 250 Missing Unmarked Mail Ballots Show Up on a Doorstep
We reported recently on a Maine ballot initiative pushing restrictions on voter ID and mail-in voting. Then mysteriously on September 30th, 250 unmarked absentee ballots from Elsworth, Maine showed up in an Amazon package 40 miles away. The plot thickens.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
American Democracy Minute - (Sept. 26) Restrictions for Mail-In Voting and Voter ID on the Ballot in Maine Nov. 4th Even Though Voter Fraud in Maine is Almost Nonexistent
Maine Public - 250 Ellsworth ballots reported missing the same day as alleged delivery to Newburgh woman
The Maine Wire - Maine Woman Discovers Hundreds of Election Ballots in Amazon Package as State Considers Voter ID
Maine Morning Star - Amid ongoing investigation into found ballots, Sec. Bellows underscores Maine election security
Snopes - Unpacking claim Maine resident found hundreds of ballots in Amazon package
CBS 13 - Sec. Bellows holds press conference to discuss security of absentee voting process
Groups Taking Action:
No on 1, Save Maine Absentee Voting, League of Women Voters ME, AFL-CIO, Disability Rights ME
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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