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But you can#Fire Shenna
Maine legislators choose the Secretary of State. Pledge to vote for new leadership in the State House and Senate.
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How it works
Change the Legislature.
Change the Secretary.
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Show up and vote for new leadership in Maine’s House and Senate.
Maine’s Constitution provides that the Secretary of State is chosen biennially by the Legislature in joint convention. Read the official explanation ↗
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers.
No fine print.
Can voters fire the Secretary of State directly?+
No. Maine’s Secretary of State is chosen every two years by the Legislature in a joint convention. Voters choose the legislators who make that decision.
What am I pledging to do?+
You are making a private commitment to vote for new leadership in Maine’s House and Senate. This is a turnout pledge to flip the legislature red, to force Shenna Bellows out as SoS.
Will anyone see that I signed?+
Not unless you want to show it! Your pledge and contact information are not displayed.
How will my contact information be used?+
Your information is collected to verify and administer the voter pledge. It is not published on the website.
Who runs #FireShenna?+
#FireShenna is a voter-turnout initiative created by William Austin.
Ready to make it count?