State lawmaker (D) facing charges for allegedly attempting to influence election

[RandySF]

BLUE HILL, Maine — Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, is facing illegal electioneering charges.

Illegal electioneering is when a candidate for office attempts to influence voters too close to the polling location.

In Maine, this is defined by displaying campaign materials within 250 feet of a voting place on Election Day or during absentee voting. This is a Class E crime, which is a misdemeanor and carries a penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

While this crime allegedly happened in Hancock County, it is being overseen by Knox and Lincoln County District Attorney Natasha Irving. Irving said this is because it is a conflict of interest for the district attorney in Milliken's home county.


https://www.wmtw.com/article/state-lawmaker-facing-charges-allegedly-attempting-influence-election/66003657

[markodochartaigh]

1. Certainly "both sides" should abide by all rules in an election.

But thinking about Texas and so many other red states I'm reminded of Wilhoit's quote, "Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”