November 2018 Maine Question 1

Question 1: Citizen Initiative
An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 235,679 37.14%
No 398,819 62.86%
Office of the Secretary of State of Maine

Maine Question 1 is a citizen-initiated referendum that appeared on the November 6, 2018 statewide ballot. It sought to implement a tax on higher incomes in Maine to fund in-home health care services for elderly and disabled Mainers, as well as to create a government board to administer the funds. The vote coincided with general elections for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the Maine Legislature, and other local elections. It qualified for the ballot due to supporters collecting signatures from registered Maine voters. It was defeated 62.86% to 37.14%.[1]