Maine blackout license plates

Recent signers:
Ewan Park Morong and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Many states provide a "blackout" option for license plates, which many auto enthusiasts prefer for aesthetic reasons.  The state of Maine has no such license plate option.  In order to create new plate designs, Maine requires legislative action and to win a slot in the crowded legislative field, sufficient interest and support needs to be evident.  This petition will be used to show Maine state representatives and senators that many Mainers support the creation of a new ME "blackout" license plate option.

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Recent signers:
Ewan Park Morong and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Many states provide a "blackout" option for license plates, which many auto enthusiasts prefer for aesthetic reasons.  The state of Maine has no such license plate option.  In order to create new plate designs, Maine requires legislative action and to win a slot in the crowded legislative field, sufficient interest and support needs to be evident.  This petition will be used to show Maine state representatives and senators that many Mainers support the creation of a new ME "blackout" license plate option.

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Trey BardPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Timothy Nangle
Maine State Senate - District 26
Responded
Hi, No, I won’t sign the petition. The state of Maine already has a number of plate options and it would be expensive in a time when we need to spend in other more important needs than an what some might consider an aesthetic plate. As the chair of the transportation committee, I doubt that it would receive a positive recommendation to the two chambers. Best, T. Tim Nangle Senator - District 26
U.S. Senate
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Susan Collins
U.S. Senate - Maine
Angus King
U.S. Senate - Maine
Janet Mills
Maine Governor
Lydia Crafts
Lydia Crafts
House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Transportation
Matthea Daughtry
Matthea Daughtry
President of the Maine Senate

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Petition created on January 6, 2026