Bangor, ME - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Bangor?

Legal Authority

Maine operates under a strong Home Rule framework established by constitutional amendment in 1969.

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Governing Body: City Council (9 members: 5 district, 3 at-large, plus elected Mayor) Mayor: Mark Dion (Democrat, since 2023) Charter Status: Full charter city with ordinance author

Your City Council

9 members · 9 at-large (nonpartisan, 3-year staggered terms, 3-term limit)
Council elects chair who serves as mayor. City Manager is chief administrative officer.

Bangor City Hall
73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 992-4200
bangormaine.gov/446/City-Council

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

2nd & 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Bangor to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(207) 992-4200

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Bangor City Hall

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