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<p>Good morning all,</p>
<p>Passing the following along from the LP public list, courtesy of
Pat Ford:<br>
</p>
<p><span
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span
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the passage of </span><span
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328, An Act To Reduce The Enrollment Requirement For Minor
Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status</span><span
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">,
the Voter Registration requirement for ballot status in
Maine has been permanently lowered to 5000!</span></p>
</span><span
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This
passage of this legislation is the result of countless hours
of “boots on the ground” efforts: Lobbying … Coalition
Building … Earned Media. Real work in real time, under the
leadership of LPME State Chair Harrison Kemp, with the
support of an outstanding Executive Committee, as well as a
team of dedicated volunteers</span></p>
<br>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A
special Thank You! to Maine State Senator (and proud member
of The Libertarian Party of Maine) Eric Brakey, R-Auburn
& Maine State Representative Laura Supica D-Bangor for
their Sponsorship! Earlier this year I had the opportunity
to testify before the Maine Legislature. These
Representatives set the stage for an engaged, lively
Committee hearing where Mr. Kemp and myself were able to
engage in a deep dive of the challenges facing the
Libertarian Party in taking their rightful place on the
Maine political stage.</span></p>
<br>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The
work continues. The Libertarian Party of Maine continues
their efforts to reach the 5K registrant level, having
raised significant contributions, and employing an
individual to steer the efforts. The stakes are high: the
unique combination of Ranked Choice Voting, a split
Electoral College Vote, and the independent nature of Maine
voters, makes Maine an excellent base to promote the
Libertarian philosophy, as well as Libertarian Candidates.
Our POTUS nominee would do well to use Maine as a
springboard for a run at national office.</span></p>
</span></p>
<p><i>If only our politicians in Springfield were so inclined to
support reforms to our Election Code to significantly reduce the
restrictions that are placed on "new party" and independent
candidates. <br>
</i></p>
<p><i>It's bad enough that they couldn't even push through the
omnibus elections bill that would have pushed through RCV for
statewide and federal elections.</i></p>
<p><i><b>Makes me wonder - where are the people who used to support
these reforms?</b><br>
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R) - living in Arizona.<br>
Sen. Kyle McCarter (R) - enjoying private life after serving a
term as U.S. Ambassador.<br>
Sen. Andy Manar (D) - working in the Pritzker administration as
one of several Deputy Governors.<br>
Sen. Jason Barickman (R) - no longer in office, working in
private sector<br>
Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D) - still in office, supported RCV bill<br>
Rep. Carol Ammons (D) - still in office, supported RCV bill</i></p>
<p><i>Just another call to reach our members of the General Assembly
to call for significant reforms. Not just RCV, but permanently
reduced thresholds to get on the ballot.<br>
</i></p>
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<b>Jake Leonard</b></font><br>
<font size="2">
<b><font color="black">Interim Chairman and Executive Director</font>
| <font color="#12AD2B">ChrisMont Libertarian Central
Committee</font></b> (<i>Christian County, Montgomery County</i>)<br>
<i><b>Congress</b>: 15</i> | <i><b>Montgomery County</b>:
Illinois Senate 54/55, Illinois House 107/108/110</i> | <i><b>Christian
County</b>: Illinois Senate 48/54, Illinois House
95/96/107/108</i><br>
<br>
<b><font color="black">Political Director</font> | <font
color="#12AD2B">Libertarian Party of Illinois</font></b><br>
800 Capps Ave. | Nokomis, IL 62075-1415<br>
<b>Mobile</b>: <a href="tel:2175659709">(217) 565-9709</a> | <a
href="tel:2175659273">(217) 565-9273</a> || <b>Work</b>: <a
href="tel:2175694230,700">(217) 569-4230 ext. 700</a> | <a
href="tel:2177185281">(217) 718-5281</a> || <b>Fax</b>: <a
href="tel:2177178079">(217) 717-8079</a>
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