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Maine Governor Candidate’s Citizenship Plan | Global News
- Published
- August 30, 2026
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- 1:36
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- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
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A Maine gubernatorial candidate is proposing federal agents at polling places to verify citizenship — a move echoing Trump-era claims about illegal voting, despite near-zero documented cases and serious legal consequences for noncitizens. Experts warn the data fueling these fears is flawed, potentially misidentifying voters. Critics see this as a preempti…
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A Maine gubernatorial candidate is proposing federal agents at polling places to verify citizenship — a move echoing Trump-era claims about illegal voting, despite near-zero documented cases and serious legal consequences for noncitizens. Experts warn the data fueling these fears is flawed, potentially misidentifying voters. Critics see this as a preemptive strategy to justify future election challenges. Meanwhile, the Senate stalls the SAVE America Act, which would mandate citizenship proof for
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