MaineSOS

A State of Maine agency with three distinct bureaus:State Archives, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

Good morning and happy Election Day from Buxton! Polls opened here at 6 am. Seeing lots of voter enthusiasm!

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

Happy Election Hero Day! Give the election workers you see this week an extra smile and word of thanks for their dedication.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@mudlock This actually highlights something we put a lot of thought into – ovals on either side of the paper aren’t aligned behind each other, so that if ink seeps through, it can’t be misread as a vote. The correct paper weight is important for tabulator reading accuracy.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

Thank you so much for having us join you! Just like Maine, Rhode Island has some great student leaders.

[RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore @RISecState]

We were lucky to have Secretary Bellows @MESecOfState and author @KenBlockRI at this month's Rhode Island Civic Leadership Program meeting. Thank you for engaging with our student leaders and thank you to the @RI_BOE for hosting!

[NASS @NASSorg]

#DYK Several states offer Honor Vote/Vote in Honor of a Veteran programs, where voters can show their appreciation for service members?

Learn more by reading @NASSorg’s newest issue paper here ➡️🔗: https://t.co/FPYpUmC73D

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

Planning to register to vote at https://t.co/MtlxPs1zZa? Do it today! The last day the online tool will be available before the 11/5 General Election is TODAY, Tuesday, 10/15. And remember, same day voter registration is available up to and including on Election Day! #mepolitics

[National Voter Registration Day @NatlVoterRegDay]

Well would you look at that! 👀 @MESecOfState reports that Maine's online voter registration system hit an all time activity record last week on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🥳

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[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg Remember - if it sounds too bizarre to be true or too good to be true, it might be disinformation. Get the facts. Get #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg We love how @NASSorg and #TrustedInfo2024 help us get the word out and encourage people to seek out official sources of information like https://t.co/H1xtbda0ph or their local government websites to get the facts.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@LtGovWay @NASSorg We love this phrase Lt Governor Way - elections are indeed “managed with care.” #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@VerifyOhio @NASSorg That’s right, Secretary LaRose, there is so much rigorous testing and well constructed checks and balances to keep our elections safe and secure.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg I am completely confident that while we may agree to disagree on certain voting laws, EVERY Secretary of State is committed to cybersecurity and free, fair and secure elections. #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg I wish Americans knew how much chief election officials across the nation talk to each other to share ideas. While campaigns are contentious and partisan, quality election administration is pretty collaborative. #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@MNSecofState @NASSorg 💯 agreed, Secretary Simon! Our local clerks are our eyes and ears on the ground working hard to protect our elections.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg While local clerks are 🥇 our state partners including law enforcement and @MaineEMA and our federal partners like @CISAgov and @EACgov are working hard to support safe and secure elections #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg Our most valuable election security partners are our local clerks who work hard every day to ensure free, safe and secure elections. #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@IowaSOS @NASSorg This is so important, Secretary Pate. In Maine, our cybersecurity and infrastructure security team does the same!

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg In Maine, AI hasn’t fundamentally changed how we approach election security except it has heightened the need to ensure the public has #TrustedInfo2024 because it’s easier than ever to manufacture and spread lies.

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg 3. Training our users to use strong passwords and guard against phishing or smishing. #TrustedInfo2024

[MaineSOS @MESecOfState]

@NASSorg 2. Safeguarding the central voter registration system and online voter registration from hacking by criminals.