Portland, 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 Portland?

Legal Authority

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

Why It Can Work Here

At least two councilors—Wesley Pelletier and Kate Sykes (former Maine DSA co-chair)—are Democratic Socialists of America members.

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 · Mayor (at-large, 4-yr term) + 5 district + 3 at-large (3-yr staggered terms)
Mayor elected by ranked-choice voting. City Manager is chief administrative officer.

Portland City Hall
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 874-8300
portlandmaine.gov/723/City-Council

Meetings

Mon

5:00 PM

2nd & 4th Mon (workshops on alternate Mon)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Portland to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(207) 874-8300

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 5:00 PM · Portland City Hall

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