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Maine Governor Candidate’s Polling Place Security Plan | US News
Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles sparked controversy by proposing to request U.S. Marshals and ICE agents at polling places—claiming it’s to ensure election security, not intimidate voters. While he insists the goal is to protect against violence or illegal voting and that only eligible citizens should vote, critics—including the Maine Secretary of State and Democratic Party—call the plan illegal and potentially voter-suppressive, citing federal laws barring federal agents from polling sites. Despite backlash and legal concerns, Charles, a former state official, stands…
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