2014 Maine Question 1

Question 1: Citizen Initiative
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Dogs, Bait or Traps When Hunting Bears Except under Certain Circumstances
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 279,617 46.56%
No 320,873 53.44%
Valid votes 600,490 97.99%
Invalid or blank votes 12,331 2.01%
Total votes 612,821 100.00%
Source: Office of the Secretary of State of Maine, Tabulation of Votes

Maine Question 1 (MQ1), "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Dogs, Bait or Traps When Hunting Bears Except under Certain Circumstances", was a citizen-initiated referendum measure in Maine, which was voted on in the general election of November 4, 2014. As the Maine Legislature declined to act on the proposed statute, it was automatically placed on the ballot. The proposal was defeated by 320,873 "No" votes to 279,617 "Yes".[1]

  1. ^ 2014 Maine Elections Results Portland Press-Herald Retrieved 30 November 2014.