“Yes on 5” invites you to sample and rank your favorite Maine craft beers
PORTLAND, ME | August 31, 2016 – The Committee for Ranked Choice Voting today announced unique demonstrations for voters to learn about Question 5 to enact Ranked Choice Voting, which will appear on the November ballot. Voters will sample and rank their favorite craft beers at Beer Elections happening across the state beginning in September.
“This is a fun way to demonstrate how Ranked Choice Voting works, and an opportunity to support Maine’s vibrant craft beer industry,” said campaign manager Kyle Bailey. “We rank choices every day of our lives. Ranking candidates for public office is no different.”
Beer Elections are slated at craft breweries from Kittery to Brewer throughout September beginning on Friday, September 2nd at Oxbow Brewing in Newcastle. Nearly 20 breweries are taking part. (Full listing of Beer Elections.)
If approved by voters, Question 5 would give voters the power to rank candidates for public office. You never have to vote for the “lesser of two evils” when there is another candidate you really like. If your first choice can’t win, your vote is instantly counted for your second choice, so you never feel like their vote is “wasted.”
“By voting “Yes” on Question 5, voters will have more choice and more voice in electing our leaders,” Bailey added. “Ranking candidates is empowering. Ranking beer is just fun.”