The League's study program consists of those governmental and public policy issues that League members in Maine have chosen for concerted study over the years. Studies can lead to adopted positions and advocacy. The League program process begins with selection and adoption of priority issues, continues with study and discussion, and culminates in action and change.
But before the League can take action, it is essential that members have an opportunity to be informed on that issue and reach broad agreement or consensus.
Study makes action possible. During the study phase, members have an opportunity to examine the facts, along with key pro and con arguments. They are encouraged to discuss the political realities of action on that issue and to engage members of the broader community in the discussion. Study gives members the knowledge that makes League action uniquely credible. Learn more about the League study process here.
2025 Study: Proportional Ranked Choice Voting (pRCV)
What if there was a way to increase voter satisfaction of election results? Imagine a city council three-seat race that results in one political party gaining all three seats, even if that political party only represents 40% of the population. That wouldn't be proportional representation. That's why we're launching a League study of Proportional Ranked Choice Voting (pRCV), an election method designed to better achieve proportional representation on multi-seat councils, boards, and legislatures. Ideally, with better proprotional representation, voters will be more satisfied.
The pRCV Study Committee is pleased to present this study guide to League members and supporters. We encourage everyone to check it out before the study process officially begins. Learn more at: lwvme.org/pRCV.
From the archive:
2023: Voting Age Study
2019: Citizen initiatives and people's vetoes
2017-2018: Primary election systems
2007-2011: Money in Politics and PACs in Maine
2011: Ranked Choice Voting
2009: Equality in Marriage