Maine Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down RCV Expansion with Executive Director of Save our States Trent England

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has unanimously struck down an effort to expand ranked-choice voting (RCV), delivering a significant legal setback to election reform advocates in the state. The court determined that the proposed expansion conflicted with provisions of the Maine Constitution, reinforcing limits on where RCV can be applied. Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States, praised the ruling, arguing that it upholds constitutional safeguards and ensures election processes remain consistent with the state’s founding legal framework. The decision is expected to influence ongoing national debates over the use and expansion of ranked-choice voting systems.