Question 3 supporters say regulating private gun sales will keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, but critics dismiss it as an ineffective, ‘feel-good’ measure.
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Ballots go out as absentee voting gets more popular in Maine
Municipal clerks in southern and central Maine report steady demand for absentee ballots in this presidential election year.
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Forum in Portland to examine gun-sales referendum
Question 3 on the state ballot will be the subject Tuesday as part of a series of election-related discussions called the Choose Civility Initiative.
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NRA ad against Question 3 becomes target over its misrepresentations
In addition to a misshapen Maine map and an over-the-top accent in a voiceover, the video alludes to the involvement of Michael Bloomburg’s gun control group with a rendering of the New York City skyline that appears to include parts of San Francisco.
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Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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NRA official urges Mainers to reject background checks on gun sales
Chris Cox of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action spoke Wednesday at a Maine Heritage Policy Center luncheon.
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Marijuana legalization leads referendum questions on November ballot
The ballot will include five citizens’ initiatives and one bond issue.