Ranked-Choice Voting Costs in Maine | Portland Maine News

Ranked-choice voting in Maine may be a decade old, but its cost is still sparking heated debate. A recent analysis of June’s primary election revealed direct costs of $27,000 and indirect expenses—including law enforcement and staff time—swelling to $219,000, bringing the total to nearly $250,000. General elections are even more expensive: the 2018 vote cost $340,000. As taxpayers watch the numbers, questions linger about whether the system’s complexity and price tag are worth it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/i-team/how-much-does-ranked-choice-voting-cost-maine-taxpayers More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1f7c891e5dfb0e0 Report issues to [email protected].