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How Maine Ballot Measures Work

By Jennifer Rooks,
Jonathan P. Smith
Published September 3, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT
Book cover of "How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost" alongside photo of Chris Potholm
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Political scientist and author Chris Potholm joins us to discuss his new book, How Maine Decides, on the history of some of the major ballot issues in Maine. From gay marriage and legal marijuana to death with dignity, why were these ballot measures initiated and what did it take to make them the law?

Panelist:
Christian Potholm, professor of political science, Bowdoin College; leading expert on Maine politics; author of This Splendid Game: Maine Campaigns and Elections, 1940-2002

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Jonathan P. Smith
Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.
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