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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 3: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES › 21-A §791. Violations and penalties

§791. Violations and penalties
1.  Class E crime.
The commission of any act described as follows in this subsection is a Class E crime:
A.   [PL 1991, c. 466, §36 (RP).]
B. A municipal clerk who, when a person has voted by absentee ballot in the clerk's presence under section 753‑B, subsection 8, signs the clerk's name to an affidavit on the absentee ballot return envelope when the affidavit is not properly completed; or   [PL 1999, c. 645, §12 (AMD).]
C. A 3rd person, designated in an application or request for an absentee ballot, who receives an absentee ballot from the clerk in accordance with that application or request, and who, without good cause, fails to return that absentee ballot to the clerk's office within the time limit provided in section 755.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 645, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Class D crime.
A person commits a Class D crime if that person:
A. Delivers, receives, accepts, notarizes or witnesses an absentee ballot for any compensation. This paragraph does not apply to a governmental employee handling ballots in the course of that employee's official duties or a person who handles absentee ballots before the unvoted ballots are delivered to the municipality or after the voted ballots are returned to the clerk.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §37 (RPR); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
B.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §37 (RP); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
C.   [PL 1993, c. 473, §37 (RP); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 473, §37 (RPR); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
3.  Class C crime.
A person commits a Class C crime if that person:
A. Forges the name of another on an absentee ballot, the return envelope or the application for an absentee ballot; or   [PL 1993, c. 473, §38 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
B. Is a candidate who, notwithstanding this subchapter, delivers, receives, accepts, notarizes, assists or witnesses an absentee ballot, other than the candidate's own absentee ballot, furnished by the clerk of a municipality in this State. This paragraph does not apply to an elected municipal clerk who is a candidate for reelection to the office of municipal clerk, where there is no other candidate for that office. In a contested election for the office of clerk, a clerk may not be exempted from the provisions of this paragraph but shall instead appoint a deputy or an assistant to whom the municipality shall pay all associated costs for the duration of the deputy's or assistant's temporary employment in that capacity.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §52 (AMD).]
[PL 2009, c. 253, §52 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 357, §§18,19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 364 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 572 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §36 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §§37,38 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 645, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §52 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › 21-A §809-A. Certain electronic connections and Internet voting prohibited

§809-A. Certain electronic connections and Internet voting prohibited
1.  Electronic connections prohibited.
Connections of any voting devices, as defined by section 808, via the Internet to centralized vote collection equipment may not be employed by election officials of the State. Networking of voting machines, Internet-enabled or otherwise, is prohibited.
[PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW).]
1-A.  Prohibition not applicable.
For the purpose of providing a voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities as required by section 812‑A, subsection 1 and the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, the prohibition in subsection 1 does not apply to the connection of individual voting devices to a central server when the central server is operated or managed by the Secretary of State.
[PL 2015, c. 350, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Electronic returns.
A vote total that is transmitted electronically is not considered an official return. The official return of votes cast must be prepared in accordance with section 711. Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the electronic filing of unofficial returns.
[PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Internet voting.
Use of the Internet for the casting of votes online is prohibited. This subsection does not apply to a ballot-marking system or software that is used for voters with disabilities, uniformed service voters or overseas voters to mark a ballot online and securely transmit the marked ballot to a central server operated or managed by the Secretary of State, as long as the system does not tabulate the votes marked on those ballots.
[PL 2015, c. 350, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 683, §L1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §50 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 350, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §810. Approval of voting devices (REPEALED)

§810. Approval of voting devices
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 96, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 347, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §811. Obtaining and using

§811. Obtaining and using
A municipality may obtain and use voting machines according to the following provisions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Purchased or rented.
The municipality may either purchase or rent voting machines.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Use authorized.
The voting machines shall be used at each type of election authorized by the legislative body of the municipality. Once authorization has been given for use of the machines at any type of election, that authorization continues until specifically revoked by the legislative body.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Use in one or more districts.
A municipality which has more than one voting district may use voting machines in one or more of the districts as determined by its legislative body.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Provided by municipality.
In those municipal voting districts using voting machines, the municipal officers of each municipality must provide at least one voting machine for each 450, or fraction exceeding 1/2 of that number, of the voters qualified to vote at each voting place.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §812-A. Accessible voting system

§812-A. Accessible voting system
1.  Accessible voting system at each polling place.
The Secretary of State, in compliance with the voting accessibility requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, shall provide one direct recording electronic voting machine, or other accessible voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities, for use at each polling place used in the conduct of state elections. Such machines must produce permanent paper records that provide a manual audit capacity for the machines and must also provide voters with audio functions that enable the voters to verify their ballots aurally before the votes are cast, and all such machines must meet the requirements of section 812, subsection 10 unless the Secretary of State is unable to procure machines that the Secretary of State determines are adequate to meet the requirements of this section and section 812 in time to comply with the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
Additional accessible voting machines may be used in the conduct of state elections, but those machines must meet the requirements set forth in section 812.
[PL 2007, c. 455, §52 (AMD).]
2.  Moratorium.
[PL 2003, c. 651, §8 (NEW); MRSA T. 21-A §812-A, sub-§2 (RP).]
3.  Accessible feature for casting write-in vote.
As an accommodation for persons with disabilities, the audio ballot for the accessible voting system under subsection 1 may be programmed to provide an aural presentation of the names of any declared write-in candidates at the end of the list of candidates whose names were listed on the printed ballot so that the voter may cast a vote for a declared write-in candidate in the same manner as voting for a listed candidate. If there is no declared write-in candidate for an office, the audio ballot may provide aural instructions to that effect.
[PL 2009, c. 253, §53 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 651, §8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 445, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §52 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §53 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §813. Rules on use

§813. Rules on use
The Secretary of State may make reasonable rules governing the use of voting machines in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 1991, c. 347, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 347, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §814. Custody

§814. Custody
The municipal clerk has custody of a voting machine used by the municipality.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Storage and maintenance.
The municipal clerk is responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of each machine.
A. The municipal clerk shall have each machine locked, sealed and stored in a safe, dry building.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).]
B. The municipal clerk shall have each machine kept in proper operating condition.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).]
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).]
2.  Transfer prohibited.
The municipal clerk may not transfer possession, custody or control of a voting machine to any person except as expressly authorized by the Secretary of State.
[PL 2021, c. 536, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR). PL 2021, c. 536, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §815. Expense of storage and maintenance

§815. Expense of storage and maintenance
The municipality shall pay reasonable expenses for the storage and maintenance of the machines as authorized by the clerk.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §816. Operating instructions

§816. Operating instructions
The clerk must hold a meeting before an election whenever it is necessary to instruct election officials in the operation of voting machines.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Permission to use machines refused.
The clerk may not permit a voting machine to be used at any voting place, unless the clerk is satisfied that the election officials at that voting place know how to operate the machine properly and how to instruct a voter in operating it.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §63 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §63 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §817. Ballot labels

§817. Ballot labels
The Secretary of State shall furnish the ballot labels for all except municipal elections.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Content of label.
The ballot label must contain the names of the candidates or nominees of each political party arranged as nearly as practicable in accordance with the requirements for paper ballots, except that the voting square shall be in the position required by the construction of the machine and subject to section 812, subsection 4.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Referendum question.
A referendum question must be arranged so that the voter may vote for or against it.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §817-A. Test of voting machines

§817-A. Test of voting machines
The clerk shall test the voting machines using a sample of the ballot cards furnished by the Secretary of State in the same manner as set forth in section 854 regarding the testing of electronic tabulating equipment.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §89 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 459, §89 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §818. Arrangement of voting place

§818. Arrangement of voting place
The municipal officers shall arrange each voting place in compliance with section 627, except that voting booths need not be furnished.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §819. Secrecy preserved (REPEALED)

§819. Secrecy preserved
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 645, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §820. Warden to post specimen ballots or labels (REPEALED)

§820. Warden to post specimen ballots or labels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §116 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §821. Delivery

§821. Delivery
The municipal clerk shall perform the following duties concerning the delivery of voting machines.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Delivery.
The municipal clerk shall have the voting machines delivered to each voting place at least 12 hours before the polls are opened on election day. At the time of delivery, the ballot labels must be in place on each machine.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §90 (AMD).]
2.  Arrangements of machines.
The clerk shall arrange each voting machine so that each ballot label, when not in use, and the exterior of the machine are completely visible to the election officials.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Machines locked.
After the voting machines have been placed in the proper position at the voting place, the clerk shall make certain that each machine is ready for use when the polls open and the clerk shall then lock each machine.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §64 (COR).]
4.  Keys to voting machines.
At least 1/2 hour before the polls are opened on election day, the clerk shall deliver the keys to each machine in a sealed envelope to the warden at the voting place.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §90 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §64 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §822. Preparation for voting

§822. Preparation for voting
When it is time for the polls to open, the warden shall open the envelope containing the keys to the voting machines in the presence of an election clerk from a political party other than that of the warden. The warden shall ensure that the correct ballot labels were delivered by comparing them with the sample ballot.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §117 (AMD).]
1.  Counters exposed.
If the number on the seal agrees with the number on the envelope, the warden shall open the doors concealing the counters, inspect the machine and sign a certificate provided by the Secretary of State showing that all counters are set at "000," that the number of the public counter agrees with the number on the envelope and that all parts of the machine and the ballot labels are in proper condition for voting.
A. If the machine is provided with a device or devices for printing or photographing candidate and question counters, it is not necessary to open the door concealing the counters. The warden and the election clerk shall proceed to operate the mechanism provided to produce one "before election inspection record" showing whether the candidate and question counters register "000" and sign the certificate as prescribed by the Secretary of State.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 253, §54 (AMD).]
2.  Machine satisfactory.
If the machine is in satisfactory condition for voting, the warden shall immediately permit its use, after closing the doors concealing the counters.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §91 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §117 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §54 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §823. Directions for voting

§823. Directions for voting
A voter must follow the same procedure before voting as if paper ballots were being used. The voter is entitled to the same assistance in voting by machine as by paper ballot.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §65 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §65 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §824. Challenge of right to vote

§824. Challenge of right to vote
A voter who is challenged in a voting precinct where voting machines are used may not use the voting machine for casting that voter's vote, but must use an official paper ballot.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §66 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §66 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §825. Activation of machines

§825. Activation of machines
The voting machines shall be activated by the warden or an election clerk designated by him.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Primary election.
In a primary election, the warden or, in the warden's absence, a designated election clerk must activate each voting machine so that a voter can vote only for the candidates of the political party in which the voter is enrolled.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §67 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §67 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §826. Procedure for tabulating votes

§826. Procedure for tabulating votes
The following regulations outline the procedure for tabulating votes at an election in which voting machines are used.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Counters exposed.
As soon as the polls are closed, the warden shall unlock each machine to prevent further voting. The warden shall then open the counters on each voting machine so that anyone present can see the totals. If the machine is provided with a device for printing or photographing candidate and question counters, it is not necessary to open the door concealing the counters. The warden and an election clerk from a political party other than that of the warden shall proceed to operate the mechanism provided to produce a record of the votes cast on the candidate and question counters. This record may be considered an official statement or certificate of returns for that machine and may be endorsed, delivered and filed as required by the Secretary of State.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §68 (COR).]
2.  Totals announced.
The warden shall announce the total for each candidate in the order shown on the ballot label, for each referendum question and for each declared write-in candidate. As each total is read, it must be recorded by an election clerk from a political party other than that of the warden.
[PL 2009, c. 253, §55 (AMD).]
3.  Totals checked.
When all the totals for a voting machine have been read and recorded, the election clerk shall check the totals recorded by the election clerk with those appearing on the machine. If the totals do not agree, the election clerk shall record the number of the machine at the top of the column of totals recorded from it.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §69 (COR).]
4.  Machine locked.
After allowing any person to compare the record with the totals shown on the machine, the warden shall close and lock it with the totals remaining on it and proceed to tabulate the next machine in the same manner.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
5.  Paper ballots counted.
After the totals for all voting machines have been recorded and checked, all absentee and other official paper ballots shall be counted.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
6.  Total announced.
As soon as the paper ballots have been counted, the total vote for each candidate and on each referendum question shall be tabulated and the result announced by the warden.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 253, §55 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §§68, 69 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §827. Procedure after election

§827. Procedure after election
The following procedure shall be observed after an election at which voting machines are used.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Keys sealed in envelope.
In the presence of an election clerk from a political party other than that of the warden, the warden shall enclose the keys to each voting machine in separate envelopes furnished by the municipal clerk. The warden shall write the number of each machine, the location of the voting place in which it was used, the number on the seal and the numbers registered on the public counter on the outside of each envelope.
[PL 2009, c. 253, §56 (AMD).]
2.  Envelopes signed.
After sealing each envelope securely, the warden and the election clerk shall sign their names on it and the warden shall have it immediately returned to the municipal clerk.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Counter totals preserved.
The totals shown on the counters of a voting machine must be retained for 22 months after the election at which the machine is used.
A. If the occurrence of another election requires the removal of the counter totals within 22 months after an election, the municipal clerk must have them photographed in the municipal clerk's presence and in the presence of the warden and an election clerk of a party other than that of the warden. The warden must make a statement showing the number and counter totals of each machine as it is photographed. The warden must sign the statement, have it attested and deliver it to the municipal clerk who shall record it. As soon as the photographs are printed legibly, the municipal clerk shall remove the totals and retain the photographs for the balance of the 22-month period. If the machines were equipped with a device or devices that had produced a printed or photographed record of the vote shown on the candidate and question counters, the municipal clerk shall remove the totals and retain the printed or photographed record for the balance of the 22-month period.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this paragraph, counter totals for municipal elections conducted under this Title, referenda elections or special legislative elections must be kept for 2 months.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §70 (COR).]
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §70 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 614, §22 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §56 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §70 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §828. Security for keys

§828. Security for keys
The municipal clerk shall keep the keys to each voting machine in a vault or safe that is kept securely locked when the keys are not being removed from or replaced in it. The municipal clerk may not allow any unauthorized person to have possession of the keys to any voting machine.   [PL 2009, c. 538, §14 (AMD).]
1.  Keys returned.
A person who is authorized to have possession of the keys to a voting machine must return them to the clerk when the person no longer needs them for the authorized purpose.
[PL 2009, c. 538, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 538, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §829. Violation and penalty

§829. Violation and penalty
1.  Altering voting machine.
A person may not alter, adjust, operate, move, unlock or unseal a voting machine or any part of a voting machine with the intent of changing the outcome of any election.
[PL 2003, c. 447, §34 (NEW).]
2.  Attempting to alter voting machine.
A person may not attempt to alter, adjust, operate, move, unlock or unseal a voting machine or any part of a voting machine with the intent of changing the outcome of an election.
[PL 2003, c. 447, §34 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class B crime.
[PL 2003, c. 447, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §39 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 447, §34 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 1: VOTING MACHINES › 21-A §830. Application of provisions to voting by machine

§830. Application of provisions to voting by machine
The provisions of this Title which are not inconsistent with this Article apply to all elections where voting machines are used.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §841. Definitions (REPEALED)

§841. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 96, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 347, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §842. Obtaining and using

§842. Obtaining and using
A municipality may obtain and use electronic tabulating systems according to the following provisions.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §93 (AMD).]
1.  Purchased or rented.
The municipality may either purchase or rent voting devices.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Use authorized.
The voting devices may be used at each type of election authorized by the legislative body of the municipality. Once authorization has been given for use of the devices at any type of election, that authorization continues until specifically revoked by the legislative body.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Use in one or more districts.
A municipality which has more than one voting district may use voting devices in one or more of the districts as determined by its legislative body.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Provided by municipality.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §94 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §§93,94 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §843. Requirements for devices

§843. Requirements for devices
An electronic tabulating system purchased or rented by a municipality must meet the following requirements.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §95 (AMD).]
1.  Secrecy.
It must be used so that each voter may vote in secrecy.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Voting limited.
It must permit each voter to vote at any election for all persons and offices for whom and for which the voter is entitled to vote; to vote for as many persons for an office as the voter is entitled to vote for; to vote for or against any question upon which the voter is entitled to vote; and the electronic tabulating equipment must reject choices recorded on the voter's ballot, if the number of choices exceeds the number for which the voter is entitled to vote for the office or on the measure.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §96 (AMD).]
3.  Write-in vote.
It must permit a voter to vote for a write-in candidate.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Voting restricted at primary.
It must prevent a voter from voting for the nomination of candidates of more than one party at a primary election.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
5.  Unauthorized voting prohibited.
It must prevent a voter from voting for any office or upon any question for whom or on which that voter is not entitled to vote.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §71 (COR).]
6.  Change of vote permitted.
It must permit a voter to change or retract a vote the voter has attempted to cast, in accordance with section 693, before the voter's ballot has been deposited in the electronic tabulating device.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §96 (AMD).]
7.  Official approval required.
It must be of an identical type approved by the Secretary of State and the Attorney General.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §§95,96 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §71 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §844. Regulations of Secretary of State

§844. Regulations of Secretary of State
The Secretary of State may make reasonable rules governing the use of electronic tabulating systems in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §97 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 347, §9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §97 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §845. Custody

§845. Custody
The municipal clerk has custody of voting devices used by the municipality.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Storage and maintenance.
The municipal clerk is responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of each device.
A. The municipal clerk shall store each device in a safe, dry building.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §98 (AMD).]
B. The municipal clerk shall keep each device in proper operating condition.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §98 (AMD).]
[PL 1995, c. 459, §98 (AMD).]
2.  Transfer prohibited.
The municipal clerk may not transfer possession, custody or control of a voting device to any person except as expressly authorized by the Secretary of State.
[PL 2021, c. 536, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §98 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 536, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §846. Expense of storage and maintenance

§846. Expense of storage and maintenance
The municipality shall pay reasonable expenses for the storage and maintenance of the devices as authorized by the clerk.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §847. Operating instructions

§847. Operating instructions
The clerk must hold a meeting before an election whenever it is necessary to instruct election officials in the operation of voting devices.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Permission to use devices refused.
The clerk may not permit a voting device to be used at any voting place unless the clerk is satisfied that the election officials at that voting place know how to operate the device properly and how to instruct a voter in operating it.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §72 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §72 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §848. Ballot format for electronic tabulating systems

§848. Ballot format for electronic tabulating systems
The Secretary of State shall furnish all ballot materials for all elections conducted under this Title. Ballots furnished for use with electronic tabulating systems must be arranged as nearly as practicable in accordance with the requirements for candidate ballots under section 601 and for referendum ballots under section 906. For ballots that are double sided, each side of the ballot must include a clearly printed message at the bottom of the ballot reminding the voter to mark both sides of the ballot.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §64 (RPR).]
1.  Ballot format.
[PL 2001, c. 310, §64 (RP).]
2.  Content of label.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §101 (RP).]
3.  Ballot labels for separate elections.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §101 (RP).]
4.  Referendum question.
[PL 2001, c. 310, §64 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §§99-101 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 84, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §64 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §849. Arrangement of voting place

§849. Arrangement of voting place
The municipal officers shall arrange each voting place in compliance with section 627.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §850. Secrecy preserved

§850. Secrecy preserved
The warden at each voting place may not remain or allow any other person to remain where the warden or person can see how anyone votes, except that a proper official may remain when the official's assistance has been requested by a voter.   [PL 2009, c. 538, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 538, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §851. Preparation for elections

§851. Preparation for elections
The municipal clerk shall perform the following duties in preparing for an election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Ballots and supplies.
The municipal clerk shall have the electronic tabulating devices prepared for the election and shall deliver the tabulating devices, voting booths, tamper-proof ballot boxes, ballots, secrecy ballot envelopes, marking devices and other records and supplies as required to conform with the tabulating system in use and applicable laws.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §102 (AMD).]
2.  Ballot cards.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §103 (RP).]
3.  Write-in ballots.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §103 (RP).]
4.  Voting booths.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §103 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §§102,103 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §853. Delivery of ballots or ballot cards to the counting center (REPEALED)

§853. Delivery of ballots or ballot cards to the counting center
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §105 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §854. Test of electronic tabulating equipment

§854. Test of electronic tabulating equipment
The clerk shall have the electronic tabulating equipment tested prior to the polls opening to ascertain that it accurately counts the votes cast for all offices and on all measures. The test must be conducted by processing a preaudited group of ballots marked to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and on each measure. In the presence of one or more witnesses, the clerk shall clearly mark each ballot used for testing with the word "TEST" across the front side of the ballot in black or blue indelible ink. The test must include one or more ballots that have votes for each office in excess of the number allowed by law in order to test the ability of the electronic tabulating equipment to reject those votes. In this test, valid votes must be assigned to each candidate for an office and for and against each measure. If any error is detected, the cause for the error must be ascertained and corrected and an errorless count must be made and certified by the clerk before the polls open on election day. The test ballots, the hand tally and the tapes generated as a result of the tests must be packed and sealed in a container labeled "Test Ballots." The container must remain sealed for at least 2 months after the election, unless needed for recount purposes. The tests provided for in this section must be open to the public.   [PL 2011, c. 342, §30 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §106 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 342, §30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §855. Proceedings at the counting center (REPEALED)

§855. Proceedings at the counting center
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §107 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §855-A. Proceedings after the close of the polls (REPEALED)

§855-A. Proceedings after the close of the polls
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 459, §108 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 310, §66 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §856. Official returns

§856. Official returns
Copies of the election results must be open to the public as soon as the count is completed. The warden shall prepare the official return pursuant to section 711. The official return of each voting district is derived from the totals from the official tally tape, the totals from the hand-tallies of all red-lined or unread ballots and the tally sheets used to record all valid write-in votes. Once the clerk has made the attested copies of the precinct returns, if applicable, and the total municipality return and filed these attested copies with the Secretary of State, the return becomes the official return for that municipality.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §67 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §109 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §67 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §857. Manual counting authorized

§857. Manual counting authorized
If for any reason it becomes impracticable to count all or a part of the ballots with electronic tabulating equipment, the clerk shall have them counted manually following the provisions governing the counting of paper ballots.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §109 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §109 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §858. Absentee votes (REPEALED)

§858. Absentee votes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §858-A. Counting procedure for absentee ballots

§858-A. Counting procedure for absentee ballots
The procedure for processing absentee ballots for use with electronic voting systems is the same as for processing absentee ballots as provided in section 759.   [PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (NEW).]
1.  Warden to review notes of clerk.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
2.  Accepted if correct.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
3.  Rejected if incorrect.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
4.  Primary election provisions.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
5.  Rejected ballots separate.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
6.  Ballots counted.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
7.  Processing before close of polls.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
8.  Inspection after polls close.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 447, §20 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §110 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES › Article 2: ELECTRONIC TABULATING SYSTEMS › 21-A §859. Recounts (REPEALED)

§859. Recounts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 459, §111 (RP).