The summary of the proposition as it appeared on the general election ballot: Do you want to raise the minimum hourly wage of $7.50 to $9 in 2017, with annual $1 increases up to
$12 in 2020, and annual cost-of-living increases thereafter; and do you want to raise the direct wage
for service workers who receive tips from half the minimum wage to $5 in 2017, with annual $1
increases until it reaches the adjusted minimum wage?
Information on the language of the proposition is from the Official Voter Information Guide issued by the Maine Secretary of State: https://www1.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/citizensguide2016.pdf
A total of 3754 votes were cast by citizens abroad; 2985 in favor and 769 against. The state of Maine does not tabulate these votes by county.
Source for Popular Vote data: Maine Secretary of State. 2016 Election Results, Maine Secretary of State (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/2016/referendum16.xlsx) (accessed 16 Dec 2017)