Campaign to put universal healthcare on 2027 ballot gains momentum

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 509

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A petition to put publicly funded universal healthcare on the ballot next year is gaining traction with voters.

During last week’s primary election, supporters of the initiative — which filed with the Maine Secretary of State last year — collected more than 20,000 signatures, about a third of the amount a citizen-led referendum needs to get the question on the 2027 ballot.

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