GOP Maine governor says he 'probably' won't certify results of ranked-choice primary election

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Republican governor of Maine is saying he may not certify the results of the state's primary elections on Tuesday.

Gov. Paul LePage (R) said he may decide against certifying the results because of an objection to the state's new ranked-choice system, where voters submit a ballot that ranks votes for candidates in order of preference, according to WCSH-TV.

LePage told the news outlet that the newly installed voting system is "the most horrific thing in the world” and that he "probably" wouldn't certify the results. He said he'd instead let the courts decide.

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Maine is using the ranked-choice system for both parties' gubernatorial candidates. In addition, it is being utilized for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, as well as a state legislative seat.

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/391836-gop-maine-governor-says-he-probably-wont-certify-results-of-ranked-choice

[saidsimplesimon]

1. Is this in the best interests of Maine or

more cow paddie?

[Scoopster]

2. It's not even his decision to certify.

That's up to the Secretary of State, Matthew Dunlap. Who BTW is a Democrat.

LePage, as usual, is full of hot air.

[teamster633]

4. I'm glad I'm not the only one who was under that impression...

LePage is such a tool...an embarrassment brought to us courtesy of a split progressive vote, btw.

[eShirl]

3. Refusing to do his job is his M.O.