Alex Titcomb et al. v. Secretary of State et al.

(Wording of ballot question for citizen initiative entitled “An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting.”)

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Case Name:
Alex Titcomb et al. v. Secretary of State et al.

Law Court Docket Number: 
Cum-25-284

Non-Confidential Filings and Orders:

  • June 20, 2025: Order establishing course of appeal
  • June 18, 2025: Notice of appeal and trial court docket sheet
  • June 13, 2025: Decision of Superior Court (John O'Neil Jr., J.)

Counsel of record:

  • For Alex Titcomb, Heather Sirocki, Kevin Murphy, George Colby, and Randall Greenwood:
    • Patrick Strawbridge, Esq.
      Consovoy McCarthy, PLLC
      10 Post Office Square
      8th Floor South
      PMB#706
      Boston MA 02109
      (617) 240-857

    • Benjamin E. Hartwell, Esq.
      Steve Smith Trial Lawyers
      191 Water Street
      Augusta ME 04330

  • For the Secretary of State:
    • Jonathan Bolton, Esq.
      Office of the Attorney General
      6 State House Station
      Augusta ME 04330
      (207) 626-8800

  • For intervenors Victoria Kornfield, Lisa Buck, DSCC, DCCC, and the Democratic National Governors Association:
    • James Monteleone, Esq.
      Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson
      PO Box 9729
      Portland ME 04104-5021
      (207) 774-1200

 

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