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21-A ME Rev Stat § 321 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 3: CONVENTIONS|21-A §321. Time and place; procedure

 §321. Time and place; procedure Each party shall hold a state convention between March 1st and August 1st biennially during each general election year.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).]1.  Time, place and representation.  The party's state committee shall determine the time, place and basis of representation for the convention. Delegates must be qualified to vote in the party's primary election unless otherwise permitted by party rules.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Proceedings at convention.  The convention shall do the following:   A. Elect a secretary and a chair of the convention in that order;   [PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).]B. Adopt a platform for the next general election;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. Nominate the number of presidential electors to which the State is entitled;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]D. Determine the size of the state, district and county committees and the method of their election;   [PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).]E. Elect a district committee for each congressional district; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]F. Elect a county committee for each county from persons nominated at municipal caucuses held in the county, unless party rules provide for county committee members to be elected directly by their respective municipalities. If a municipality entitled to nominate a person for election to the county committee fails to do so, the convention may elect any resident of that municipality to the county committee.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).][PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 387, §4 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 322 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 3: CONVENTIONS|21-A §322. Committee functions

 §322. Committee functions State, congressional district and county committees of qualified political parties are governed by the following provisions.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §5 (AMD).]1.  Committees to organize and report.  The secretary of each committee shall notify the state committee of the name and residence of its chair and secretary within 10 days after their election. The state committee shall hold an organizational meeting within 30 days after the convention.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §5 (AMD).] 2.  State committee to report organization.  The chair and the secretary of the state committee shall certify to the Secretary of State the names of the party's candidates for presidential elector within 30 days after the convention. The chair or the secretary of the state committee shall provide upon request by the Secretary of State the name, residence and contact information of the chair and secretary of any committee and of any committee member.   [PL 2005, c. 568, §11 (AMD).] 3.  Term of office and duties of committees.  The committees and their officers shall hold office as prescribed in their bylaws and shall perform the duties imposed upon them by the convention and their bylaws.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Certain officers of state committee.  The chair, vice-chair, treasurer and finance chair of the state committee may be chosen from outside the membership of the state committee.   [PL 2005, c. 387, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §46 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 387, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 568, §11 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 331 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §331. Primary required

 §331. Primary required 1.  Nomination by primary election.  A party's nomination of a candidate must be made by primary election, as provided in this Article. When there is an office for which no candidate has qualified either by filing a petition and consent under sections 335 and 336 or as a write-in candidate in accordance with section 722-A, the Secretary of State is not required to list the office on the primary ballot. The Secretary of State is not required to print a primary ballot if there are no offices for which a candidate has qualified.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Exceptions.  This Article does not apply to:   A. Nominations for presidential electors;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]B. Nominations to fill vacancies under subchapter III; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. Nominations by petition under subchapter II.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Limitations to candidacy.  The following limitations apply to all candidates for nominations.   A. A person may not file, whether by primary election or nomination petition, as a candidate for more than one federal, state or county office at any election, except for a candidate for membership in a county charter commission or a candidate for presidential elector under section 351, subsection 3.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §47 (AMD).]B. A person may file as a candidate for any federal, state or county office either by primary election or nomination petition but not by both, except for a candidate for membership in a county charter commission under section 351, subsection 3.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 436, §47 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §47 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §8 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 332 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §332. When nomination vacated

 §332. When nomination vacated When a person already nominated for any federal, state or county office accepts nomination to fill a vacancy, the first nomination is vacated by that acceptance.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 333 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §333. Qualification for county office

 §333. Qualification for county office A candidate for any county office must be a resident of and a voter in the electoral division the candidate seeks to represent on the date established for filing primary petitions in the year the candidate seeks election. The elected official must maintain a voting residence in that electoral division during that elected official's term of office.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §40 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §40 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 334 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §334. Qualification of candidate for primary nomination

 §334. Qualification of candidate for primary nomination A candidate for nomination by primary election must file a primary petition and consent under sections 335 and 336. The candidate must be enrolled, on or before March 15th, in the party named in the petition and must be eligible to file a petition as a candidate for nomination by primary election under section 144, subsection 3. The registrar in the candidate's municipality of residence must certify to that fact on a form designed by the Secretary of State.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §16 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 336 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §336. Consent of candidate to be filed

 §336. Consent of candidate to be filed The written consent of each candidate must be filed with that candidate's primary petition.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §43 (COR).]1.  Consent.  The consent must contain a statement signed by the candidate that the candidate will accept the nomination of the primary election. The Secretary of State shall provide a form on which the consent of the candidate is made that must include a list of the statutory and constitutional requirements of the office sought by the candidate. The statement may be printed as a part of the primary petition.   [PL 2011, c. 239, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Single filing sufficient.  A candidate need file only one consent. This consent is valid even though it may be part of a primary petition which is void.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Residence and party declared.  The consent must contain a declaration of the candidate's place of residence and party designation and a statement that the candidate meets the qualifications of the office the candidate seeks, which the candidate must verify by oath or affirmation before a notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths or affirmations that the declaration is true. If, pursuant to the challenge procedures in section 337, any part of the declaration is found to be false by the Secretary of State, the consent and the primary petition are void.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §24 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 214, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §24 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 239, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §43 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 337 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §337. Review and challenge of petitions

 §337. Review and challenge of petitions 1.  Review.  When presented with a primary petition, the Secretary of State shall review it and, if the petition contains the required number of certified names and is properly completed, shall accept and file it.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Challenges.  The procedure for challenging the validity of a primary petition or of names upon a petition is as follows.   A. Only a registered voter residing in the electoral division of the candidate concerned may file a challenge. The challenge must be in writing and must set forth the reasons for the challenge. The challenge must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State before 5 p.m. on the 5th business day after the final date for filing petitions under section 335, subsection 8.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §2 (AMD).]B. Within 7 days after the final date for filing challenges and after due notice of the hearing to the candidate and to the challenger, the Secretary of State shall hold a public hearing on any challenge properly filed. The challenger has the burden of providing sufficient evidence to invalidate the petitions or any names upon the petitions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]C. The Secretary of State shall rule on the validity of any challenge within 5 days after the completion of the hearing described in paragraph B.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]D. A challenger or a candidate may appeal the decision of the Secretary of State by commencing an action in the Superior Court. This action must be conducted in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C, except as modified by this section. This action must be commenced within 5 days of the date of the decision of the Secretary of State. Upon timely application, anyone may intervene in this action when the applicant claims an interest relating to the subject matter of the petitions, unless the applicant's interest is adequately represented by existing parties. The court shall issue a written decision containing its findings of fact and conclusions of law and setting forth the reasons for its decision within 20 days of the date of the decision of the Secretary of State.   [PL 2011, c. 342, §9 (AMD).]E. Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the Superior Court, on questions of law, by filing a notice of appeal within 3 days of that decision. The record on appeal must be transmitted to the Law Court within 3 days after notice of appeal is filed. After filing notice of appeal, the parties have 4 days to file briefs and appendices with the clerk of courts. As soon as the record and briefs have been filed, the court shall immediately consider the case. The court shall issue its decision within 14 days of the date of the decision of the Superior Court.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 342, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 166, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 447, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 342, §9 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 338 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §338. Write-in candidates

 §338. Write-in candidates A person whose name will not appear on the printed primary ballot because that person did not file a petition and consent under sections 335 and 336, but who fulfills the other qualifications under section 334, may be nominated at the primary election as a write-in candidate in accordance with section 723, subsection 1.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §44 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §44 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 339 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §339. Time and nature of election

 §339. Time and nature of election The primary election shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday of June of each general election year and is considered to be a separate election for each party which takes part in it. This includes the duties of public officials in announcing the election, providing forms and ballots, keeping records and any other matter necessary to effect the purpose of a primary election. A primary election shall be conducted the same as the general election, as nearly as practicable, for each party.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 340 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 1: BY POLITICAL PARTIES|Article 4: NOMINATION BY PRIMARY ELECTION|21-A §340. Notice of parties of qualified primary voters

 §340. Notice of parties of qualified primary voters 1.  Notice to Secretary of State.  No later than February 1st of the election year, each political party eligible to participate in a primary election shall notify the Secretary of State of the enrollment qualifications, subject to the restrictions in section 144, for voters eligible to vote in that party's primary. If no notice is received by that date, only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party's primary.   [PL 1987, c. 423, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Notice to municipal clerks.  The Secretary of State shall inform all municipal clerks of the qualifications necessary for voters to participate in each party's primary. The clerks shall establish procedures to ensure that all qualified primary voters are offered ballots for each party in which primary election the voters are qualified to vote.   [PL 1987, c. 423, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 423, §3 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 361 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §361. Vacancy defined

 §361. Vacancy defined A vacancy in any federal, state or county office, in the office of an election official or in any political committee occurs when the incumbent dies, resigns, becomes disqualified or changes the incumbent's residence to an electoral division other than that from which the incumbent was elected or when the person elected fails to qualify.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §48 (COR).]1.  Filled for unexpired term.  A vacancy in any office shall be filled for an unexpired term, except where it is specifically provided to the contrary.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §48 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 362 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §362. Governor's proclamation for political committee meetings (REPEALED)

 §362. Governor's proclamation for political committee meetings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §52 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §19 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 362-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §362-A. Secretary of State declares vacancy

 §362-A. Secretary of State declares vacancy When required by this subchapter, the Secretary of State shall declare a vacancy and notify the appropriate political committee of the deadline for filling the vacancy.   [PL 2007, c. 515, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 310, §20 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 515, §4 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 363 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §363. Political committee; choosing candidates and nominees

 §363. Political committee; choosing candidates and nominees The meeting of a political committee as required by sections 371, 374-A, 381, 382 and 393 is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §2 (AMD).]1.  Time and place of meeting.  The committee shall meet at the time and place chosen by the committee.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §53 (AMD).] 2.  Duties of committee.  The committee shall choose a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The secretary of the committee shall immediately deliver a certificate to the Secretary of State containing the name of the person chosen, that person's residence and political party, the title of the office sought and the method by which that person was chosen. The certificate must be signed by the chair of the committee and attested to by the secretary.   A. In an electoral division consisting of more than one municipality, the municipal committee of each municipality shall meet jointly, elect a secretary and a chair for the meeting and then fill the vacancy.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §49 (COR).][RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §49 (COR).] 3.  Acceptance filed.  A person chosen under this section must file a written acceptance containing a statement that the person meets the qualifications of the office sought and declaring the person's residence and party enrollment with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall provide a form for the candidate's acceptance that must include a list of the statutory and constitutional requirements of the office sought by the candidate. The form also must include a place for the registrar of the candidate's municipality of residence to certify the candidate's registration and enrollment status.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Changes in ballot.  The Secretary of State shall produce new ballots or amend or supplement ballots already printed in accordance with section 376 or 604.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §3 (AMD).] 5.  Caucus.  Following the proclamation of the Governor pursuant to section 382, a municipality that has not held a biennial caucus has 15 days to hold a caucus to nominate or elect a person to fill a vacancy under section 382.   [PL 2011, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §30 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §53 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 239, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 409, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §§2, 3 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §49 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 364 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §364. Candidacy by nomination petition

 §364. Candidacy by nomination petition The nomination of a candidate, other than by party, to fill a vacancy must be made by nomination petition. The nomination process is in the same manner as provided by subchapter II, except that all petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. on the deadline for filling the vacancy set by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 362-A.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §21 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §54 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §21 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 365 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §365. Jurisdiction

 §365. Jurisdiction The political committee that has jurisdiction over the choice of a candidate for nomination or a nominee to fill a vacancy under sections 371, 374-A, 381 and 382 is as follows.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §4 (AMD).]1.  Municipal committee.  Choices for Representative to the Legislature must be made by a municipal committee when a representative district consists of one municipality, by a joint meeting of municipal committees when a representative district consists of 2 or more municipalities or by members of a municipal committee or committees residing within a representative district when the representative district includes a part of a municipality or parts of different municipalities.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  County committee.  A county committee makes choices for all county offices, except that committee members residing within county commissioner districts make choices for county commissioner, and committee members residing within senatorial districts make choices for State Senator.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §13 (AMD).] 3.  District committee.  A district committee makes choices for Representative to Congress.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 4.  State committee.  A state committee makes choices for Governor, United States Senator and presidential elector.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A13 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §13 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §4 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 366 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §366. Special elections

 §366. Special elections The proclamation of a special election must specify the time and place it must be held as well as any necessary filing, posting, publishing and reporting dates. A special election must be publicized and conducted like its regular counterpart, as nearly as practicable.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 367 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §367. Candidate withdrawal

 §367. Candidate withdrawal A candidate who wishes to withdraw from an elective race shall notify the Secretary of State in writing of the candidate's intent to withdraw. This notice must be signed by the candidate.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 466, §14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §31 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §5 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 372 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §372. Nominees; 60 days or more before election (REPEALED)

 §372. Nominees; 60 days or more before election (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 636, §7 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 373 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §373. Nominees; less than 60 days before election (REPEALED)

 §373. Nominees; less than 60 days before election (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 310, §23 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 374 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 3: VACANCIES|Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES|21-A §374. Certain nominees at any time (REPEALED)

 §374. Certain nominees at any time (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 341, §1 (RP).