 In June 2011, Maine abolished EDR, which had been in place since 1973, and abolished absentee voting during the two business days before an election.However, the stipulation banning EDR was overturned in a November 2011 citizen referendum ("people's veto") titled Question 1, when Maine voters reinstated EDR with 59% in favor.Voter turnout is much higher in states using EDR than in states that do not.