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52Nov 3 election

Question 3: Background Checks for Gun Sales

Did not pass with 48.2% yes.

Question 3 · Initiative · Maine, November 8, 2016

Yes
366,770
48.2%. The passing rule is not on file.
No
394,157
51.8%
  1. Qualified (Done)

    By voters’ signatures

  2. On the ballot (Done)

    Question 3

  3. Election day (Done)

    November 8, 2016

  4. Did not pass (Current step)

    48.2% yes

What a yes vote does

Require background checks before a gun sale or transfer between people who are not licensed firearm dealers.

What moved

How it got on the ballot

By petition. Voters’ signatures put it on the ballot.

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