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21-A ME Rev Stat § 353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 2: BY PETITION|21-A §353. Qualification of candidate for nomination by petition

 §353. Qualification of candidate for nomination by petition A person who seeks nomination by petition qualifies by filing a nomination petition and consent as provided in sections 354 and 355. If enrolled, the person must also withdraw enrollment in a party on or before March 1st to be eligible to file a petition as a candidate in that election year, as provided in section 145. 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, §19 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §25 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §19 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 355 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 2: BY PETITION|21-A §355. Consent of candidate to be filed

 §355. Consent of candidate to be filed The written consent of each candidate must be filed with that candidate's nomination petition.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §47 (COR).]1.  Consent.  The consent must contain a statement signed by the candidate that the candidate will accept the nomination of the general 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 nomination petition.   [PL 2011, c. 534, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Single filing sufficient.  A candidate need file only one consent. The consent is valid even though it may be part of a nomination petition which is void.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Qualifications declared.  The consent must contain a declaration of the candidate's place of residence and the fact that the candidate has not been enrolled in a party qualified to participate in a primary or general election after March 1st of that election year and that the candidate meets the qualifications of the office the candidate seeks. 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 356, any part of the declaration is found to be false by the Secretary of State, the consent and the nomination petition are void. The candidate must remain unenrolled from March 1st until the general election in order to remain qualified as an unenrolled candidate for the office sought in the nomination petition in that election year.   A. Candidates for the office of county charter commission need not verify by oath or affirmation that they are not enrolled in a party.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §3 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 371, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 214, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 166, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §29 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §51 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 645, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 239, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 534, §12 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §12 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §47 (COR).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 357 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 2: BY PETITION|21-A §357. Candidates certified by the Secretary of State

 §357. Candidates certified by the Secretary of State The Secretary of State shall immediately certify by mail the nomination of each person nominated by petition.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §401. Determination and date of primary (REPEALED)

 §401. Determination and date of primary (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §402. Party certification (REPEALED)

 §402. Party certification (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §16 (AMD). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §403. Petitions (REPEALED)

 §403. Petitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §404. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)

 §404. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §405. Candidate eligibility (REPEALED)

 §405. Candidate eligibility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §406. Selection of delegates (REPEALED)

 §406. Selection of delegates (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §7 (AMD). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 407 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §407. Cost (REPEALED)

 §407. Cost (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 797, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §17 (AMD). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 408 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 4: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §408. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §408. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §408 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 411 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §411. Determination and date of primary (REPEALED)

 §411. Determination and date of primary (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 154, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§59,60 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 411-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §411-A. Party certification (REPEALED)

 §411-A. Party certification (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 154, §5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §§61,62 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 412 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §412. Petitions or filing fees (REPEALED)

 §412. Petitions or filing fees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 154, §6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §63 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 413 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §413. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)

 §413. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 310, §26 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 414 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §414. Candidate eligibility (REPEALED)

 §414. Candidate eligibility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 695, §22 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 695, §§23,37 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 154, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 415 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §415. Selection of delegates (REPEALED)

 §415. Selection of delegates (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 154, §8 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 436, §64 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 416 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §416. Effective date (REPEALED)

 §416. Effective date (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 470, §1 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 421 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 6: CANDIDATES FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE|21-A §421. Limitations on candidates for Congress: the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate (REPEALED)

 §421. Limitations on candidates for Congress: the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1993, c. 2, §1 (NEW). IB 1993, c. 2, §2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 516, §5 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 431 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 7: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §431. Determination and date of primary; voter eligibility (REPEALED)

 §431. Determination and date of primary; voter eligibility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 474, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §434 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 432 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 7: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §432. Petitions (REPEALED)

 §432. Petitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 474, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §434 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 433 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 7: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §433. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)

 §433. Ballot preparation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 474, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §434 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 434 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 7: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §434. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §434. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 474, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 21-A §434 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 441 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 8: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §441. Determination and date of primary; voter eligibility

 §441. Determination and date of primary; voter eligibility 1.  Determination of primary.  No later than October 1st of the year prior to a presidential election year, the state committee of each party shall certify whether there is a contest among candidates for nomination as the presidential candidate. Upon receiving the certification from one or more parties, the Secretary of State shall announce the parties that will have a presidential primary election, which must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of the presidential election year.   [PL 2021, c. 273, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Eligible voter.  No later than October 1st of the year prior to a presidential election year, the state committee of each party 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 presidential primary election. If no notice is received by that date, only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party's presidential primary election.   [PL 2021, c. 273, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 445, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 273, §7 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 442 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 8: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §442. Petitions

 §442. Petitions On or before October 1st of the year prior to a presidential election year, the Secretary of State shall prepare and make available petitions for circulation by a person desiring to be a candidate in the state presidential primary election of any party. Petitions must be delivered to the registrar, or clerk at the request or upon the absence of the registrar, for certification by 5 p.m. on November 20th of the year prior to a presidential election year. Petitions must be completed and filed with the Secretary of State no later than 5 p.m. on December 1st of the year prior to a presidential election year in the manner provided in sections 335 and 336.   [PL 2021, c. 273, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 445, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 273, §8 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 443 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS|Subchapter 8: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS|21-A §443. Ballot preparation

 §443. Ballot preparation The Secretary of State shall prepare ballots for a presidential primary election. A ballot must include the name of a person who files a petition with the Secretary of State in accordance with section 442. The Secretary of State shall determine if a petition meets the requirements of sections 335, 336 and 442, subject to challenge and appeal under section 337.   [PL 2019, c. 445, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 445, §4 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 641 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §641. Short title (REPEALED)

 §641. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 642 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §642. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §642. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 643 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §643. Ballot for incumbent Legislator (REPEALED)

 §643. Ballot for incumbent Legislator (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 644 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §644. Ballot for incumbent Governor (REPEALED)

 §644. Ballot for incumbent Governor (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 645 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §645. Ballot for incumbent members of Congress (REPEALED)

 §645. Ballot for incumbent members of Congress (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 646 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 1-A: CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS ACT OF 1996|21-A §646. Pledge to support term limits (REPEALED)

 §646. Pledge to support term limits (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §8 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §801. Election

 §801. Election In a presidential election year, the presidential electors shall be chosen at the general election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Vote for presidential candidate construed.  A vote for the candidate for President is a vote for the presidential electors nominated by the candidate's political party or by petition.   [PL 2001, c. 516, §17 (AMD).] 2.  Counting of ballots.  Counting of ballots for candidates for President must proceed according to the ranked‑choice method of counting votes described in section 723‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 539, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 539, §4 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §802. Representation

 §802. Representation One presidential elector shall be chosen from each congressional district and 2 at large.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §803. Duties of Governor

 §803. Duties of Governor As soon as possible after the presidential electors are chosen, the Governor shall send a certificate of the determination of the electors to the Archivist of the United States under the state seal. The certificate must state the names of the electors and the number of votes each candidate for President received statewide and for each congressional district in the final round of tabulation under section 723‑A. The Governor shall deliver 6 certificates under the state seal to the electors on or before the first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday of December, following their election.   [PL 2021, c. 273, §29 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 166, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 273, §29 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §804. Meeting in convention

 §804. Meeting in convention The presidential electors shall convene in the House Chamber in Augusta at 2 p.m. on the first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday of December following their election. If any electors are not present, the electors present shall fill the vacancy by majority vote.   [PL 1993, c. 447, §18 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §18 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §805. Convention duties

 §805. Convention duties The duties of the presidential electors in convention are as follows.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Separate ballots.  When convened as required by section 804, the presidential electors shall each cast separate ballots for President and Vice President, at least one of whom must not be a resident of this State.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Presidential electors.  The presidential electors at large shall cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the largest number of votes in the State according to the ranked‑choice method of counting votes described in section 723‑A. The presidential electors of each congressional district shall cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the largest number of votes in each respective congressional district according to the ranked‑choice method of counting votes described in section 723‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 539, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Certificate prepared and sent.  The presidential electors shall make and subscribe to 6 certificates containing the number of votes cast separately for President and Vice President. They shall attach one of the lists of electors furnished them by the Governor to each certificate. They shall seal each certificate and attached list in an envelope stating that a certificate of the votes of this State for President and Vice President is contained inside.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Envelope sent immediately.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §7 (RP).] 4-A.  Certificates sent immediately.  The presidential electors shall send immediately by registered mail one certificate to the President of the Senate of the United States and 2 certificates to the Archivist of the United States in Washington, D.C. The presidential electors shall deliver 2 certificates to the Secretary of State, who shall hold one of them subject to the order of the President of the Senate of the United States and shall retain the other for public inspection for one year. The presidential electors shall deliver one certificate to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §8 (NEW).] 5.  Envelope sent next day.   [PL 1989, c. 166, §9 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 166, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 539, §5 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 5: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS|21-A §806. Compensation of electors and employees

 §806. Compensation of electors and employees The presidential electors shall be paid $10 a day for each day actually and necessarily employed in the performance of their duties and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, at the same rate as that paid to members of the Legislature. The presidential electors may hire necessary clerical employees who shall be paid a reasonable compensation established by the electors.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 809 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES|21-A §809. Approval of voting devices

 §809. Approval of voting devices 1.  Rules.  The Secretary of State and the Attorney General together may adopt rules governing approval of voting machines under section 813 and electronic tabulating systems under section 844. The Secretary of State may adopt rules requiring independent testing of voting machines and electronic tabulating systems in use or proposed for use in the State and indicating which voting machines and electronic tabulating systems are approved for use by municipalities.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §85 (AMD).] 2.  Use of approved voting machines and systems.  Voting machines and systems approved and recommended pursuant to rules adopted under subsection 1 may be used by any municipality in a state election. Voting machines and electronic tabulating systems that have not been approved for use may not be used by any municipality.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §85 (AMD).] 3.  Publication of list.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §86 (RP).] 3-A.  Proscribed voting machines.  The following types of voting machines may not be used in the conduct of state elections:   A. Mechanical lever voting machines; and   [PL 2003, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]B. Punch card voting machines.   [PL 2003, c. 651, §3 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 651, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Application.  This section applies only to those voting devices in use by the municipality after October 1, 1987.   [PL 1991, c. 347, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 347, §5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §§85,86 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 651, §3 (AMD).