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2023 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 either with that candidate's nomination petition or at any earlier time during which signatures may be collected under section 354 or, if applicable, subchapter 8.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
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. Upon written request by the candidate to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State may treat the candidate's street name and number as confidential as long as the street name and number are not material to the candidate's qualifications to serve.
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 2023, c. 389, §4 (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). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §6 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 389, §4 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 and may be submitted by facsimile or scanned image.
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).]
[PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]
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). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 and submitted to the Secretary of State by the appropriate deadline provided in article 2. The notice may be submitted by facsimile or scanned image.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §8 (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). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES › 21-A §374-B. Special election candidates

§374-B. Special election candidates
If a candidate for an office on a special election ballot dies or withdraws for any reason, the candidate's name will not be removed from the ballot. The Secretary of State shall immediately prepare and distribute to the local election officials in the candidate's electoral district a notice informing voters that the candidate has died or has withdrawn and that a vote for that candidate will not be counted. The notice must be distributed with all absentee ballots requested after the notice is received by the local election officials and, on election day, must be posted outside the guardrail enclosure in accordance with section 651, subsection 2 and in each voting booth. Notice that the candidate has died or has withdrawn must also be posted on the Secretary of State's publicly accessible website.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 636, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES › 21-A §375. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates chosen by petition

§375. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates chosen by petition
1.  Candidate for President; death; withdrawal; disqualification.
If a candidate for President who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws or becomes disqualified, the nomination of the presidential, vice-presidential and presidential electoral candidates is terminated.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Candidate for Vice President; death; withdrawal; disqualification.
If a candidate for Vice President who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws at least 70 days before the election or becomes disqualified, the vacancy may be filled by a new vice-presidential candidate, if the following conditions are met:
A. Written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous vice-presidential candidate, if the mental and physical condition of the candidate allows;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
B. Written consent is filed with the Secretary of State by the new vice-presidential candidate;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
C. Written acceptance of the new vice-presidential candidate is filed with the Secretary of State by the presidential candidate; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
D. Written acceptance of the new vice-presidential candidate is filed with the Secretary of State by each of the presidential electors.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 447, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Candidate for presidential elector; death; withdrawal; disqualification.
If a presidential elector, who has been nominated by petition under section 354, subsection 1, paragraph B, dies, withdraws or becomes disqualified, the vacancy may be filled by a new presidential elector, if the following conditions are met:
A. Written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous presidential elector, if the mental and physical condition of the elector allows;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
B. Written consent is filed with the Secretary of State by the new presidential elector; and   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
C. Written acceptance of the new presidential elector is filed with the Secretary of State by the presidential candidate.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
This subsection does not apply to a vacancy as described in section 804.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 426, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 2: CANDIDATES AND NOMINEES › 21-A §376. Production of new ballots

§376. Production of new ballots
1.  Federal or gubernatorial office.
[PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (RP).]
1-A.  Removal of candidate's name from ballots.
The Secretary of State shall remove a candidate's name from the ballot if the candidate withdraws for any reason 70 days or more before any primary or general election.
[PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Production of new ballots listing replacement candidate.
The Secretary of State shall produce new ballots listing a replacement candidate if:
A. A vacancy is declared under section 371, subsection 3 or section 374‑A, subsection 1, paragraph B or C, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the committee of the political party that selected the replacement candidate no later than 60 days before the election; or   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).]
B. A vacancy is declared under section 374‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the committee of the political party that selected the replacement candidate before the deadline established in section 374‑A, subsection 2, paragraph A.   [PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).]
2-A.  Procedure when replacement candidates selected less than 60 days before the election.
If a candidate for an office withdraws in accordance with section 371, subsection 3 or section 374‑A, subsection 1, paragraph B or C, a replacement candidate is selected in accordance with sections 363 and 365 and a notification is filed with the Secretary of State by the appropriate committee of the political party making the nomination less than 60 days before the election, the Secretary of State must amend or supplement the ballots in accordance with section 604.
[PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (NEW).]
3.  List of candidates.
The Secretary of State shall maintain and periodically update a list of all names to be placed on the ballot for the primary or general election.
[PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).]
4.  Last day for withdrawal.
[PL 1989, c. 341, §3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 341, §3 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 466, §15 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §55 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS › 21-A §381. State Senators

§381. State Senators
When there is a vacancy in the office of State Senator, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special election under section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Nominees chosen.
The Governor shall order the appropriate political committees to meet and shall set the deadline for choosing nominees. The deadline may not be sooner than the 15th day after the date of the Governor's proclamation declaring a vacancy. The political committees shall follow the procedure outlined in section 363.
[PL 2021, c. 570, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §56 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 570, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS › 21-A §382. Representative to Legislature

§382. Representative to Legislature
When there is a vacancy in the office of Representative to the Legislature, the municipal officers of any municipality affected by the vacancy may inform the Governor if there is a need to fill the vacancy before the next general election, and the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special election under section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Nominees chosen.
The Governor shall order the appropriate political committees to meet and shall set the deadline for choosing nominees. The deadline may not be sooner than the 15th day after the date of the Governor's proclamation declaring a vacancy. The political committees shall follow the procedure outlined in section 363.
[PL 2021, c. 570, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §57 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 409, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 570, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS › 21-A §383. Political committees

§383. Political committees
A political committee shall fill a vacancy in its membership.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Secretary of State notified.
[PL 2007, c. 455, §17 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 455, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 3: LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS › 21-A §384. Election officials

§384. Election officials
The municipal officers may appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of any election official.   [PL 1993, c. 447, §6 (AMD).]
1.  Limitation.
[PL 1999, c. 426, §16 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS › 21-A §391. United States Senators

§391. United States Senators
A vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Interim appointment.
Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor is elected and qualified.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).]
2.  Vacancy 60 days before primary.
If the vacancy occurs 60 days or more before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the primary and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Vacancy less than 60 days before primary.
If the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the next regular primary following the one in question, and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS › 21-A §392. Representatives to Congress

§392. Representatives to Congress
When there is a vacancy in the office of Representative to Congress, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special primary election followed by a special election to fill the vacancy as provided in section 366.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Congress in session.
If Congress is in session, the elections must be held as soon as reasonably possible. If Congress is not in session, the elections must be held before the next regular or called session.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS › Subchapter 3: VACANCIES › Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS › 21-A §393. Presidential electors

§393. Presidential electors
Except as provided in section 804, when there is a vacancy in the office of presidential elector, the Secretary of State shall declare the vacancy under section 362‑A and notify the appropriate state committee of the deadline for choosing a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The procedure outlined in section 363 must be followed.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §58 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §25 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
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.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24) 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).]
2.  (TEXT REPEALED 1/01/24) Eligible voter.
[PL 2021, c. 750, §7 (RP); PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).]
3.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/24) Unenrolled voter participation in presidential primary elections allowed.
A registered voter not enrolled in a political party may participate, subject to the restrictions of section 145, subsection 3, in a party's presidential primary election without enrolling in that political party. An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's presidential primary election. The Secretary of State shall establish procedures to ensure that each voter voting in a party's presidential primary election is offered a ballot for that primary election.
[PL 2021, c. 750, §8 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 445, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 273, §7 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 750, §§7, 8 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 7: ELECTION OFFICIALS › 21-A §501. Wardens and ward clerks

§501. Wardens and ward clerks
1.  In a city.
In a city, the selection, term of office, compensation and partial duties of wardens and ward clerks are determined by the city charter. Additional duties are prescribed by this Title.
[PL 1987, c. 188, §4 (AMD).]
2.  In a town.
In a town, with the approval of the municipal officers, the clerk of the municipality shall appoint a warden and may appoint one or more deputy wardens to assist in the duties on election day. If the clerk appoints another person as warden, the clerk may serve as deputy warden. It does not constitute an incompatibility of office for the clerk to serve as warden or deputy warden. The warden and deputy warden are entitled to a reasonable compensation as determined by the municipal officers.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §32 (AMD).]
3.  Provisions applicable to both towns and cities.
A warden, ward clerk or any deputy warden may not be an officer of a municipal committee of a political party. Ward clerks or deputy wardens shall perform the duties of the warden when necessary and may not replace election clerks prescribed by this Title. The warden, ward clerk and deputy wardens must be registered voters of the municipality, except when a nonresident clerk is acting as either warden, ward clerk or deputy warden. When there is a vacancy in the office of warden, ward clerk or deputy warden, a person who is a resident of the county may serve as a replacement on a per election basis until the end of the vacated term. Before assuming the duties of office, the warden is sworn by the municipal clerk, and the ward clerk or deputy warden is sworn by the municipal clerk or by the warden.
[PL 2009, c. 538, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 188, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §32 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §65 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §27 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 538, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 7: ELECTION OFFICIALS › 21-A §502. Duties and vacancies -- warden and ward clerk

§502. Duties and vacancies -- warden and ward clerk
In the event of a vacancy in the office of warden or in the absence or incapacity of the warden, the ward clerk may perform the duties of the warden. A vacancy in the office of ward clerk may be filled by an election clerk appointed by the warden. When a ward clerk is elected in a partisan election, an election clerk appointed by the warden must be enrolled in the same political party as the ward clerk and shall serve as ward clerk pro tem.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §66 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §66 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 7: ELECTION OFFICIALS › 21-A §503. Election clerks (REPEALED)

§503. Election clerks
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 314 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 399, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §18 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 459, §33 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 450, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §28 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 415, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 415, §5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 584, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 422, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 131, §14 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 64, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 7: ELECTION OFFICIALS › 21-A §504. Persons ineligible to serve

§504. Persons ineligible to serve
The following may not serve as election officials:   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Certain employees.
An employee of a party or candidate;
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Direct pecuniary interest.
A person having a direct pecuniary interest in the result of a referendum question; or
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Candidate and certain relatives.
A candidate or member of the candidate's immediate family, in the electoral division from which the candidate seeks election.
A. This subsection does not apply to a candidate for warden or ward clerk or the immediate family of the candidate for warden or ward clerk.   [PL 1993, c. 447, §9 (AMD).]
B. This subsection does not apply to municipalities with a population of less than 500.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §51 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §9 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §51 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 7: ELECTION OFFICIALS › 21-A §505. Municipal clerk

§505. Municipal clerk
The clerk of the municipality is the supervisor of all elections and is entitled to a reasonable compensation as determined by the municipal officers and has the following duties:   [PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
1.  Absentee voting.
Administer the absentee voting procedures;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
2.  Instruction.
Instruct election officials on election laws and procedures prior to election day;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
3.  Election officials.
Coordinate and schedule election officials to work at the polls on election day;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
4.  Poll watchers and others.
Make arrangements in advance of election day for poll watchers, petition circulators and others who request to be present at the polls;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
5.  Election materials and equipment.
Prepare and deliver to and from the polls all election equipment and materials, including the ballots;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
6.  Advise warden.
Advise the warden on election laws and procedures on election day;
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
7.  Report to the Secretary of State.
Report the return of votes cast and other voter registration or election information to the Secretary of State upon request or as otherwise required by this Title. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State of the name of the clerk and any deputy or assistant clerks within 10 days after the official is elected or appointed and sworn by revising the election official's information listing within the central voter registration system;
[PL 2005, c. 568, §12 (AMD).]
7-A.  Training.
Attend a training session that is approved by the Secretary of State at least once every 2 years in regard to the conduct of elections. The training must include, but is not limited to, training on the de-escalation of conflicts and the process for reporting threats to or harassment of public officials related to the conduct of federal, state or municipal elections to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall offer training sessions regionally at least once every 2 years at no fee. The Secretary of State shall encourage municipalities to provide training biennially to all election officials; and
[PL 2021, c. 568, §4 (AMD).]
8.  Other duties.
Perform any other duties required for conducting an election.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 415, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 415, §5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 568, §12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 568, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 8: LIMITATION OF TERMS › 21-A §551. Short title

§551. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Term Limitation Act of 1993."   [IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW). IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 8: LIMITATION OF TERMS › 21-A §552. Definitions

§552. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Responsible electoral official.
"Responsible electoral official" means a public official who is responsible for accepting a nomination or nomination petition for an elected office and also means a public official who is responsible for placing the name of a person nominated for public office on a ballot, ballot label, calendar or other similar instrument.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Term.
"Term" means a full term of office or any portion of a term that began before the 3rd Wednesday in June in an odd‑numbered year served by an elected official in an office subject to the provisions of this chapter.
[PL 2023, c. 289, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW). IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 289, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 8: LIMITATION OF TERMS › 21-A §553. Limitations on terms

§553. Limitations on terms
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, consecutive terms in office are limited as follows.   [IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
1.  State Senate.
A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as a state Senator.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
2.  State Representative.
A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as a member of the state House of Representatives.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Secretary of State.
A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Secretary of State.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Treasurer of State.
A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Treasurer of State.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
5.  Attorney General.
A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Attorney General.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
6.  State Auditor.
A person may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms as State Auditor.
[IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
This section applies to terms of office that begin on or after December 3, 1996.   [IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW). IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 8: LIMITATION OF TERMS › 21-A §554. Exclusion from nomination, election and service

§554. Exclusion from nomination, election and service
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is prohibited from service in an office as set forth in section 553 may not be nominated for or elected to that office. A responsible electoral official may not accept or certify such a person's nomination or nomination petition for an office subject to this chapter. A responsible electoral official may not print or cause to be printed such a person's name on a ballot, ballot label, calendar or other similar instrument for election to an office subject to this chapter. This section applies to nominations occurring and ballots printed after January 1, 1996.   [IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 1993, c. 1, §1 (NEW). IB 1993, c. 1, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES › 21-A §601-A. Presidential preference primary ballot (REPEALED)

§601-A. Presidential preference primary ballot
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 797, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 334, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 154, §9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§69-71 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §18 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §30 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES › 21-A §602. General election ballot (REPEALED)

§602. General election ballot
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 255, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §§15,16 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 695, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§72-76 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 1: PREELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: SECRETARY OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES › 21-A §603. Sample ballots

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