Sen. Jim Dill earns perfect score from Democracy Maine for 2021 legislative record

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, received a perfect score from Democracy Maine’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to clean up state government, get money out of politics and safeguard democracy. Sen. Dill was one of 15 members of the Maine Senate to earn a perfect score. 

“I am honored to receive a perfect score from Democracy Maine’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard,” said Sen. Dill. “It is vital that we make sure all eligible Mainers have access to the ballot box and are able to make their voices heard in all elections.”

This session, Senator Dill voted in favor of bills to ensure free and fair elections. He supported of legislation to ban corporate contributions to political candidates running for state office, fully implement ranked-choice voting and include racial impact statements as part of the legislative process.

Democracy Maine is a collaboration between three nonpartisan organizations — the League of Women Voters of Maine, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections and Maine Students Vote — that work together to lead Maine in advocating for voter rights, campaign finance reform, modern and secure elections, government ethics, and voter education and engagement.

The coalition scored nine initiatives considered by the 130th Maine Legislature. Democracy Maine’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard can be viewed at democracymaine.org/2021scorecard.