Pine State Politics: In Session
Pine State Politics: In Session
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Have you ever asked the question: Who are these crazy people asking for my signature while I'm trying to vote?? Attempting to answer this question, and others like it, became the inspiration behind our podcast- Pine State Politics: In Session. Join us as we explore questions about how our system of government operates, and how elections work in Maine. These conversations were born from curiosity about how the political system functions, prioritizing the process over the politics. We learned a lot, and we hope you will too!
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The show explores topics related to the functioning of government and election processes in Maine, including Ranked Choice Voting, referendums, ballot initiatives, and direct democracy. Specific episodes feature discussions with notable guests about the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting and campaign strategies in the state.
Have you ever asked the question: Who are these crazy people asking for my signature while I’m trying to vote?? Attempting to answer this question, and others like it, became the inspiration behind our podcast- Pine State Politics: In Session. Join us as we explore questions about how our system of government operates, and how elections work in Maine. These conversations were born from curiosity about how the political system functions, prioritizing the process over the politics. We learned a lot, and we hope you will too!
For episode number four, we speak with Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap. Before becoming the State Auditor, Matt Dunlap served as Maine’s Secretary of State for 14 years. During that time, he presided over the passing and implementation of Ranked Choice Voting, as Maine became the first state in the nation to use RCV state wide. In this episode, he tells us the story!
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