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Maine has no parole, meaning that people with life sentences are almost guaranteed to die in prison. Janet Mills has blocked parole reform for years. This could all change soon, as Maine elects a new governor. Incarcerated voters are paying attention: boltsmag.org/maine-prison...
Maine Prisoners Organize to Protect Their Rare Right to Vote - BoltsMaine is one of the only places in the country where prisoners keep their right to vote. But logistical barriers to voting still contribute to their larger exclusion from the political process.boltsmag.org