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21-A ME Rev Stat § 374-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §374-B. Special election candidates

 §374-B. Special election candidates If a candidate for an office on a special election ballot dies or withdraws for any reason, the candidate's name will not be removed from the ballot. The Secretary of State shall immediately prepare and distribute to the local election officials in the candidate's electoral district a notice informing voters that the candidate has died or has withdrawn and that a vote for that candidate will not be counted. The notice must be distributed with all absentee ballots requested after the notice is received by the local election officials and, on election day, must be posted outside the guardrail enclosure in accordance with section 651, subsection 2 and in each voting booth. Notice that the candidate has died or has withdrawn must also be posted on the Secretary of State's publicly accessible website.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 636, §10 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 375 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §375. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates chosen by petition

 §375. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates chosen by petition 1.  Candidate for President; death; withdrawal; disqualification.  If a candidate for President who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws or becomes disqualified, the nomination of the presidential, vice-presidential and presidential electoral candidates is terminated.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Candidate for Vice President; death; withdrawal; disqualification.  If a candidate for Vice President who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws at least 70 days before the election or becomes disqualified, the vacancy may be filled by a new vice-presidential candidate, if the following conditions are met:   A. Written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous vice-presidential candidate, if the mental and physical condition of the candidate allows;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]B. Written consent is filed with the Secretary of State by the new vice-presidential candidate;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. Written acceptance of the new vice-presidential candidate is filed with the Secretary of State by the presidential candidate; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]D. Written acceptance of the new vice-presidential candidate is filed with the Secretary of State by each of the presidential electors.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 447, §14 (AMD).] 3.  Candidate for presidential elector; death; withdrawal; disqualification.  If a presidential elector, who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws or becomes disqualified, the vacancy may be filled by a new presidential elector, if the following conditions are met:   A. Written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous presidential elector, if the mental and physical condition of the elector allows;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]B. Written consent is filed with the Secretary of State by the new presidential elector; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. Written acceptance of the new presidential elector is filed with the Secretary of State by the presidential candidate.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]This subsection does not apply to a vacancy as described in section 804.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 426, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §14 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 376 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §376. Production of new ballots

 §376. Production of new ballots 1.  Federal or gubernatorial office.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (RP).] 1-A.  Removal of candidate's name from ballots.  The Secretary of State shall remove a candidate's name from the ballot if the candidate withdraws for any reason 70 days or more before any primary or general election.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).] 2.  Production of new ballots listing replacement candidate.  The Secretary of State shall produce new ballots listing a replacement candidate if:   A. A vacancy is declared under section 371, subsection 3 or section 374-A, subsection 1, paragraph B or C, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the committee of the political party that selected the replacement candidate no later than 60 days before the election; or   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).]B. A vacancy is declared under section 374-A, subsection 1, paragraph A, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the committee of the political party that selected the replacement candidate before the deadline established in section 374‑A, subsection 2, paragraph A.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).] 2-A.  Procedure when replacement candidates selected less than 60 days before the election.  If a candidate for an office withdraws in accordance with section 371, subsection 3 or section 374-A, subsection 1, paragraph B or C, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the appropriate committee of the political party making the nomination less than 60 days before the election, the Secretary of State must amend or supplement the ballots in accordance with section 604.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).] 3.  List of candidates.  The Secretary of State shall maintain and periodically update a list of all names to be placed on the ballot for the primary or general election.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).] 4.  Last day for withdrawal.   [PL 1989, c. 341, §3 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 341, §3 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 466, §15 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §55 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 381 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS|21-A §381. State Senators

 §381. State Senators When there is a vacancy in the office of State Senator, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special election under section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Nominees chosen.  The Governor shall order the appropriate political committees to meet and shall set the deadline for choosing nominees. The political committees shall follow the procedure outlined in section 363.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §56 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §56 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 382 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS|21-A §382. Representative to Legislature

 §382. Representative to Legislature When there is a vacancy in the office of Representative to the Legislature, the municipal officers of any municipality affected by the vacancy may inform the Governor if there is a need to fill the vacancy before the next general election, and the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special election under section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Nominees chosen.  The Governor shall order the appropriate political committees to meet and shall set the deadline for choosing nominees, which may not be less than 15 days following the Governor's proclamation declaring a vacancy. The committees shall follow the procedure outlined in section 363.   [PL 2011, c. 409, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §57 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 409, §2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 383 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS|21-A §383. Political committees

 §383. Political committees A political committee shall fill a vacancy in its membership.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Secretary of State notified.   [PL 2007, c. 455, §17 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 455, §17 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 384 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS|21-A §384. Election officials

 §384. Election officials The municipal officers may appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of any election official.   [PL 1993, c. 447, §6 (AMD).]1.  Limitation.   [PL 1999, c. 426, §16 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §16 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 391 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS|21-A §391. United States Senators

 §391. United States Senators A vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Interim appointment.  Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor is elected and qualified.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).] 2.  Vacancy 60 days before primary.  If the vacancy occurs 60 days or more before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the primary and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Vacancy less than 60 days before primary.  If the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the next regular primary following the one in question, and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 392 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS|21-A §392. Representatives to Congress

 §392. Representatives to Congress When there is a vacancy in the office of Representative to Congress, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special primary election followed by a special election to fill the vacancy as provided in section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Congress in session.  If Congress is in session, the elections must be held as soon as reasonably possible. If Congress is not in session, the elections must be held before the next regular or called session.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 393 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS|21-A §393. Presidential electors

 §393. Presidential electors Except as provided in section 804, when there is a vacancy in the office of presidential elector, the Secretary of State shall declare the vacancy under section 362-A and notify the appropriate state committee of the deadline for choosing a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The procedure outlined in section 363 must be followed.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §25 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §58 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §25 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 601-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §601-A. Presidential preference primary ballot (REPEALED)

 §601-A. Presidential preference primary ballot (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 334, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 154, §9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§69-71 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §18 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §30 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §602. General election ballot (REPEALED)

 §602. General election ballot (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 255, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §§15,16 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 695, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§72-76 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §31 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §603. Sample ballots

 §603. Sample ballots Sample ballots are governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD).]1.  Secretary of State to prepare.  The Secretary of State shall prepare the sample ballots.   A. The words "SAMPLE BALLOT" in bold type, the title and date of the election, and the name of the voting district must be printed at the top of the ballot. The facsimile of the state seal may not be printed on it. It must be printed flat. Otherwise, it must be printed substantially the same as a regular ballot.   [PL 2007, c. 455, §20 (AMD).]B. The ballot must be printed on paper of a distinctive color.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 455, §20 (AMD).] 2.  When furnished.  The Secretary of State shall send a reasonable number of sample ballots to the clerk for posting as provided in section 625 and for voter information.   [PL 2007, c. 455, §21 (AMD).] 3.  Available for publication.  Within a reasonable time before the election, the Secretary of State shall make sample ballots available for publication in all newspapers having general circulation in the area to which the ballots pertain. A single sample ballot so published may carry the name of each candidate for State Senator and Representative to the Legislature in the area covered by the circulation of the newspaper. The name of the voting district need not be printed on the published sample ballot.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD).] 4.  Candidate or nominee to fill vacancy.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §38 (RP).] 4-A.  Clerk to review sample ballots.  Upon receipt, the clerk shall review the sample ballots for accuracy and must immediately notify the Secretary of State of any errors.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD).] 4-B.  Duplication of sample ballots.  Sample ballots may be duplicated as needed at the clerk's own discretion.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD).] 5.  Sample ballot instructions printed in French language.  The Secretary of State shall prepare ballot instructions in the French language, to be printed on a separate sheet of paper that may conveniently be attached to sample ballots. The Secretary of State shall furnish these ballot instruction sheets upon request by the clerk of a municipality.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD).] 6.  Violation; unofficial specimen ballot.   [PL 1985, c. 383, §9 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 383, §9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §§37-39 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §77 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §§20, 21 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §604. Emergency ballot procedure

 §604. Emergency ballot procedure In an emergency as described in subsection 2, the Secretary of State may prepare new ballots, direct that ballots already printed be amended or supplemented in accordance with subsection 1 or 1-A or authorize any clerk to procure ballots from another municipality or voting district.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).]1.  Ballots amended.  Ballots already printed may be amended by having corrective stickers added, or by some other means, as directed by the Secretary of State.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §78 (AMD).] 1-A.  Supplemental notice.  The Secretary of State may prepare and distribute to the local election officials in the candidate's electoral district a notice to supplement ballots already printed. The notice may correct an error on the ballot or provide information on a replacement candidate and how voters may vote for the replacement candidate. The notice must be distributed with all absentee ballots issued after the date that the notice is provided to the clerk and, on election day, must be posted outside the guardrail enclosure in accordance with section 651, subsection 2 and in each voting booth.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Emergency described.  An emergency may exist as follows:   A. If there is a shortage of ballots;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]B. If the ballots are not delivered in time for the election;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. If the ballots are missing, defaced or destroyed;   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).]D. If the Secretary of State receives notification of a replacement candidate to fill a vacancy less than 60 days before the election in accordance with section 376, subsection 2-A; or   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).]E. If the ballots contain an error.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).] 3.  Replacement candidate to fill vacancy.  When a candidate is chosen to fill a vacancy, the Secretary of State and the clerk of each interested municipality shall perform the duties required by this section as promptly as possible.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §40 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §78 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §12 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 604-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §604-A. Flexibility for combining election ballots

 §604-A. Flexibility for combining election ballots Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, the Secretary of State may make suitable arrangement for the printing of candidate, referendum and municipal election ballots on a single ballot or ballot card used in conjunction with electronic voting systems or for the printing of candidate and referendum ballots on a single ballot for paper ballot voting systems. The Secretary of State may only allow such a combination if the Secretary of State finds that it is in the interest of the election process and that it will not contribute to voter confusion or unreasonable administrative difficulties.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §79 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 188, §5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §79 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §605. Instructions (REPEALED)

 §605. Instructions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §17 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 310, §32 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §22 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 342, §14 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §607. Official ballot box

 §607. Official ballot box An official ballot box is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Furnished by Secretary of State.  The Secretary of State shall furnish or approve an official ballot box for each voting district.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §16 (AMD).] 2.  Described.  The boxes must be of uniform design in municipalities that use the same system of tabulation. Each box must be equipped with a suitable method of securing the ballots against tampering, as approved by the Secretary of State. The box must have an opening large enough to allow voters to deposit ballots but not large enough to allow an unauthorized person to touch or remove the ballots. In a municipality that counts ballots by hand, the box must be large enough to receive the ballots deposited in it at any election.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §16 (AMD).] 3.  Municipality may provide.  A municipality may provide ballot boxes at its own expense. Each box may contain a mechanical device for counting and endorsing the ballots deposited in it but it may not be equipped to record any distinguishing mark or number on a ballot. Each box must meet the requirements of this section. Once approved by the Secretary of State, each box becomes an official ballot box.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Official ballot box required.  Only an official ballot box may be used to receive official ballots cast at any election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Separate ballot box for constitutional amendments and referenda.  A municipality having 5,000 or more inhabitants, except where the municipality uses voting machines or electronic voting systems, shall, and a municipality with fewer inhabitants may, by vote of its municipal officers, use separate ballot boxes at elections for the deposit of votes on constitutional amendments and referenda. The municipal officers must notify the Secretary of State of this action before the date of the election at which the separate ballot boxes are to be used. These ballot boxes are subject to all the provisions relating to official ballot boxes under this section.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §81 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §81 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §16 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §608. Field examiner

 §608. Field examiner The Secretary of State may appoint a field examiner who shall instruct and assist municipal election officials in their administration of this Title.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 609 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §609. Ballot security materials

 §609. Ballot security materials The Secretary of State shall furnish each municipality with tamper-proof ballot security containers that are equipped with a suitable method of securing the ballots against tampering, which must be used for securing used ballots and other election materials for statewide elections conducted under this Title. If a state-supplied container or security mechanism becomes defective, lost or destroyed, the clerk must apply in writing to the Secretary of State for a replacement. The Secretary of State shall supply or approve a replacement at the expense of the municipality. If a municipality wishes to use a tamper‑proof ballot security container to seal municipal election ballots and materials, that municipality must obtain the container and security mechanism at its own expense.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 342, §17 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 371, §17 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 621 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE|Article 2: LOCAL OFFICIALS' RESPONSIBILITIES|21-A §621. Announcing an election (REPEALED)

 §621. Announcing an election (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 837, §A46 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 862, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §46 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §82 (RP).