State lawmaker (D) facing charges for allegedly attempting to influence election [View all]
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
= new reply since forum marked as read