Lewiston, 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 Lewiston?

Legal Authority

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

Why It Can Work Here

Lewiston hosts Maine's second-largest Somali immigrant community, creating direct community interest in election protection.

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

7 members · 7 ward councilors (mayor has limited voting power)
Mayor elected separately with limited council vote. Staggered 2- and 3-year terms introduced 2025.

Lewiston City Hall
27 Pine St, Lewiston, ME 04240

(207) 513-3124
lewistonmaine.gov/105/Mayor-City-Council

Meetings

Tue

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Tue (work sessions 1st Mon)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Lewiston to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(207) 513-3124

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

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