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Letter to the editor: Free, nonpartisan guides available to Maine voters

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion October 22, 2022

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In a democracy, elected public officials answer to the people. I’m grateful to all the candidates who participate in forums and voter guides. The ‘s nonpartisan voter guide is currently online at and in print. This information is in nine languages at . We, the electorate, often struggle to learn the positions and philosophies of the candidates we will choose to represent us. Places like coffee shops, diners, community centers and libraries... + full article



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