Maine signature requirements

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Maine signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. Constitutional amendments are not permitted through the initiative process in Maine.

Year	Initiated statute	Veto referendum
2010	55,087	55,087
2008	55,087	55,087

Basis for calculation

• The number of signatures required equals 10% of the total votes cast for Governor at the last general election. In the state's 2006 gubernatorial election, 550,870 votes were cast. The number of required signatures will change again after the 2010 gubernatorial election.

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in Maine

External links

• Current Deadlines for Citizen Initiatives, including signature requirements, from the Maine Secretary of State
• NCSL signature chart for 2008
• Maine signature requirements collated by the Citizens in Charge Foundation

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