Mainers strongly support ‘right to food’ constitutional amendment

SPECTRUM NEWS • November 2, 2021

Maine voters on Tuesday supported a state constitutional amendment that guarantees a right to grow and consume food. With 58% of precincts reporting, Question 3 appeared headed for passage with 61% voting in favor and 39% voting against, according to unofficial election night results. Bill co-sponsor Rep. Jennifer Poirier (R-Skowhegan) described the amendment as a proactive step to protect farming, hunting and fishing rights. The amendment also earned the support of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, which saw it as a way to enshrine the right to hunt and fish into the constitution.