In this special episode, we cover question number one on the Maine referendum ballot. We sit down with two community leaders who share the importance of accessible voting and discuss ways we can advocate for voters living with disabilities. Our guests share insight into question one and how it would affect accessible voting if it were to pass. We also hear from a Mainer who speaks about his experiences with voting and the importance of absentee options as someone with a disability.

Important Voting Information: Maine Referendum Election: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 Absentee ballots can be requested NOW.

Deadline for absentee voting: The deadline to request an absentee ballot or vote in the presence of the clerk is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th

Interviews Recorded: September 2025

LINKS/RESOURCES

Disability Rights Maine

Protecting the Disability Vote

Voting Rights Hotline: 1-800-452-1948

Save Maine Absentee Voting

Absentee Ballot Request
The 2025 Maine Referendum Election Questions

Find where to cast your ballot in Maine

Noah Carver's Op Ed on Question One

Disclaimer: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.