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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 2: ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 5: MARKING, COUNTING AND HANDLING OF BALLOTS › 21-A §695. Counting of ballots

§695. Counting of ballots
Except for elections determined by ranked-choice voting, the following provisions apply to the counting of ballots. The election clerks shall count the ballots under the supervision of the warden as soon as the polls are closed, except that if, in the opinion of the municipal clerk the public interests will best be served, referendum ballots may be counted on the day immediately following the election, as long as the count is completed within 24 hours after the polls are closed. If referendum ballots are counted under this exception, the municipal clerk is responsible for the security and safekeeping of the ballots until the count has been completed.   [PL 2017, c. 316, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Counted in public.
The ballots must be counted publicly so that those present may observe the proceedings.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Separated into lots.
In counting the ballots, the election clerks shall form into counting teams of 2 election clerks, each of whom has a different party affiliation. The counting teams shall separate the ballots into distinct lots. Each of these lots must consist of 50 ballots, except for one lot, which may have less than 50 ballots. Each counting team shall use one of the approved counting methods prescribed by the Secretary of State to produce 2 tally sheets for each lot that are in complete agreement as to the count for each candidate and question choice. They shall place with each lot one of the tally sheets for that lot that is signed by the election clerks who made the count. They shall wrap the tally sheet around the outside of the applicable lot of ballots. The 2nd tally sheet for each lot must be provided to the warden for use in completing a total tally of each office and question and for completing the election return.
[PL 2009, c. 253, §31 (AMD).]
3.  Results declared.
As soon as the ballots are counted, the warden shall declare the results publicly at the voting place.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Instructions.
The Secretary of State may issue to each warden instructions on opening the ballot boxes, separating various types of ballots and giving priority in counting various types of ballots.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
5.  Uniformity.
The Secretary of State shall design and print uniform tabulation sheets to be used by the workers at the polls. The Secretary of State shall write, print and distribute to wardens instructions on the use of that material and require the use of a uniform system of counting and tabulation.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
6.  Stickers.
[PL 2013, c. 131, §19 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 383, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §37 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §31 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 131, §19 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 316, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 2: ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 5: MARKING, COUNTING AND HANDLING OF BALLOTS › 21-A §697. Use of red pens by election officials

§697. Use of red pens by election officials
An election official must use pens or pencils containing only red ink or red lead during the conduct of official election business on election day.   [PL 2001, c. 310, §43 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 447, §15 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §65 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §43 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 2: ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 5: MARKING, COUNTING AND HANDLING OF BALLOTS › 21-A §699. Sealing of ballot container

§699. Sealing of ballot container
When a container is required to be sealed, it shall be done so that the seal on the container must be broken before its contents can be examined.   [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 2: ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 5: MARKING, COUNTING AND HANDLING OF BALLOTS › 21-A §700. Posting unofficial results

§700. Posting unofficial results
As soon as practicable after the election return is prepared under section 711, if a secure place is available at the voting place or municipal office where the public may view a paper copy of the unofficial election results even when the voting place or municipal office is closed, an election official shall post a paper copy of the unofficial results of the election. For elections determined by ranked‑choice voting, an election official shall post a paper copy of the results of the first choice votes cast.   [PL 2019, c. 320, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 146, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 320, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 2: ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 6: RETURNS › 21-A §712. Return not delivered (REPEALED)

§712. Return not delivered
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §27 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 447, §24 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §25 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §721. Reports of registration and enrollment (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24)

§721. Reports of registration and enrollment
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24)
Within 15 business days after any statewide election, the registrar shall update all information in the central voter registration system for all voters in the municipality to reflect any voter registration activity after the incoming voting list was printed for that election and up until the close of the polls on election day. The registrar shall also enter any designations of challenged ballots in the applicable voter records in the central voter registration system. The registrar shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as these tasks are complete.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD).]
After the registrar has completed the update of the central voter registration system, as required by this section, and no later than 45 business days after the election, unless a recount has been requested pursuant to section 737‑A, the clerk shall update the central voter registration system by entering voter participation history for that election. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as this task is completed.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD).]
In a municipality in which a recount has been requested pursuant to section 737‑A, the clerk shall update the central voter registration system by entering voter participation history for that election within 20 business days after receiving the incoming voting list that has been returned by the Secretary of State after the recount. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as this task is completed.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §22 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 447, §16 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §57 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §35 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §721. Reports of registration and enrollment (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/24)

§721. Reports of registration and enrollment
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/24)
Within 15 business days after any statewide election, the registrar shall update all information in the central voter registration system for all voters in the municipality to reflect any voter registration activity after the incoming voting list was printed for that election and up until the close of the polls on election day. The registrar shall also enter any designations of challenged ballots in the applicable voter records in the central voter registration system. The registrar shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as these tasks are complete.   [PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD).]
After the registrar has completed the update of the central voter registration system, as required by this section, and no later than 45 business days after the election, unless a recount has been requested pursuant to section 737‑A, the clerk shall update the central voter registration system by entering voter participation history for that election and, if the election was a primary election, by identifying which party's ballot, if any, was issued to each participating unenrolled voter. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as this task is completed.   [PL 2021, c. 750, §10 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).]
In a municipality in which a recount has been requested pursuant to section 737‑A, the clerk shall update the central voter registration system by entering voter participation history for that election and, if the election was a primary election, by identifying which party's ballot, if any, was issued to each participating unenrolled voter within 20 business days after receiving the incoming voting list that has been returned by the Secretary of State after the recount. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State as soon as this task is completed.   [PL 2021, c. 750, §10 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §22 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 447, §16 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §57 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §35 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §25 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 750, §10 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 750, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §722. Secretary of State to tabulate and print results

§722. Secretary of State to tabulate and print results
Within 20 days after an election, the Secretary of State shall tabulate the election returns and submit a certified copy of the tabulation to the Governor. The tabulation of a candidate or referendum election is considered final as of the date the certified copy is submitted to the Governor, except for any contests in which a recount is pending.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §26 (AMD).]
1.  How tabulated.
The Secretary of State shall tabulate all votes that appear by an election return to have been cast for each question or candidate whose name appeared on the ballot. For elections determined by ranked-choice voting, the Secretary of State shall tabulate the votes according to the ranked-choice voting method described in section 723‑A. The Secretary of State shall tabulate the votes that appear by an election return to have been cast for a declared write-in candidate pursuant to section 722‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 371, §26 (AMD).]
1-A.  Form of tabulation.
The tabulation must include the total votes for each question choice or candidate whose name appeared on the ballot. The tabulation also must include the total votes for any declared write-in candidates as follows.
A. For a write-in candidate who receives 5% or more of the votes cast for that office, the Secretary of State shall report the votes under the candidate's name.   [PL 2009, c. 253, §36 (NEW).]
B. For a write-in candidate who receives less than 5% of the votes cast for that office, the Secretary of State shall report the votes under the designation "others."   [PL 2009, c. 253, §36 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 371, §26 (AMD).]
2.  Correction of return.
If it appears that an election return does not agree with the record of the vote at any voting place, the Secretary of State shall correct the tabulation by obtaining a certified copy of the record from the clerk.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Tabulation printed.
The Secretary of State shall have copies of the tabulation printed and made available to the public.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 695, §30 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §104 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §23 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §13 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §36 (AMD). IB 2015, c. 3, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 141, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 316, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §722-A. Determination of declared write-in candidate

§722-A. Determination of declared write-in candidate
To be considered a declared write-in candidate, a person must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, on a form approved by the Secretary of State, on or before 5 p.m. on the 70th day prior to the election. The candidate must meet all the other qualifications for that office.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 426, §24 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 455, §40 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §37 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §26 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §723. Determination of election

§723. Determination of election
The determination of an election or referendum question is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Primary election.
In a primary election, the person who receives a plurality of the votes cast for nomination to any office, as long as there is at least one vote cast for that office, is nominated for that office, except for write-in candidates under paragraph A and elections determined by ranked‑choice voting under section 723‑A.
A. A write-in candidate who complies with section 722‑A and who fulfills the other qualifications under section 334 may be nominated at the primary election if that person receives a number of valid write-in votes equal to at least twice the minimum number of signatures required under section 335, subsection 5 on a primary petition for a candidate for that office.   [PL 2017, c. 248, §5 (AMD).]
B. The Secretary of State shall immediately certify by mail the nomination of each person nominated by the primary election.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 320, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Other elections.
In any other election except for those determined by ranked-choice voting, the person who receives a plurality of the votes cast for election to any office, as long as there is at least one vote cast for that office, is elected to that office, except that a write-in candidate must also comply with section 722‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 316, §7 (AMD).]
3.  More than one vacancy.
In any election, if there is more than one vacancy in an office, as many persons are nominated or elected as there are vacancies to be filled in decreasing order of the plurality of votes received by them.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Referendum question.
A referendum question is determined by majority vote.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 146 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 244 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §§25,26 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 310, §49 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 516, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 253, §§38, 39 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 248, §§5, 6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 316, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 320, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §724. Election certificate issued

§724. Election certificate issued
Within a reasonable time after an election, the Secretary of State shall prepare and the Governor shall sign an election certificate, in accordance with Title 5, section 84, for each person elected to office according to the tabulation submitted under section 722. If the result of an election is being appealed to the Supreme Judicial Court, or referred to the appropriate legislative body, after a recount pursuant to section 737‑A, subsection 10, the certificate must be issued to the apparent winner of the election based on the final recount tabulation.   [PL 2019, c. 371, §27 (NEW).]
1.  Ineligible person.
[PL 2009, c. 253, §40 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 253, §40 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 371, §27 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §724-A. Written notice to Legislature

§724-A. Written notice to Legislature
At the time the Governor publicly proclaims the result of the vote on any measure referred to the people for approval under the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17 or 18, the Governor shall also provide written notice of the result of that vote to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and the Revisor of Statutes.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §57 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 188, §7 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §57 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §725. Commencement of term of office

§725. Commencement of term of office
County officials elected at the general election take office on January 1st directly following election day. The terms of other officials commence on the day provided in the Constitution of the State of Maine or the Constitution of the United States.   [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 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 1: TABULATION AND RESULTS › 21-A §726. Post-election audits

§726. Post-election audits
1.  Definition.
For purposes of this section, "eligible election" includes any contested election for state or federal office and any election on a statewide referendum question.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Authority.
Beginning January 1, 2025, the Secretary of State may conduct post-election audits of selected eligible elections pursuant to this section.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Post-election audit design.
Post-election audits must be conducted on the basis of statistical principles designed to limit the risk that certified election returns may produce an incorrect outcome. The risk limit must be established by the Secretary of State prior to each eligible election. Auditors shall visually examine each original, paper ballot selected for the audit and shall review the records documenting the chain of custody and secure storage of ballots as well as any additional documents identified by the Secretary of State by rule.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Selection of elections to be audited.
Eligible elections to be audited must be selected in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary of State by rule.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Public proceeding.
A post-election audit is a public proceeding as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 2. Notwithstanding Title 1, section 403, the Secretary of State may limit the number of members of the public and representatives of the media who may attend if there is insufficient space and the presence of additional individuals would interfere with the conduct of the post-election audit. The public notice required by Title 1, section 406 must be provided at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the post-election audit.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
6.  Partisan political activities prohibited.
Staff in the Department of the Secretary of State who conduct a post-election audit pursuant to this section may not engage in partisan political activities that create an appearance of partiality with regard to an election administered by the department, including but not limited to making a contribution to a campaign, serving on a political action committee or campaign committee or soliciting votes in support of or in opposition to an issue or candidate appearing on a ballot.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
7.  Rulemaking.
The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. ZZ, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 2: TIE VOTES › 21-A §731. Tie defined

§731. Tie defined
There is a tie vote when 2 or more persons receive an equal number of votes, which number would entitle each one to nomination or election, except for the tie. There is a tie vote in a referendum, when a question receives an equal number of affirmative and negative votes.   [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 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 2: TIE VOTES › 21-A §732. Procedure

§732. Procedure
When there is a tie vote, the following provisions apply.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Primary election.
In a primary election, the Secretary of State shall notify each person involved in the tie to be present at the Secretary of State's office at a certain time. At that time, the Secretary of State shall select the nominee publicly by lot.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (COR).]
2.  Other elections.
In any other election, the Governor shall issue a proclamation under section 366 declaring the tie and ordering a special election between the persons tied.
A. If there is a tie vote for presidential electors, the Governor shall convene the Legislature by proclamation. The Legislature by joint ballot of the members assembled in convention shall determine which are elected.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
B. This subsection does not apply to the election of the following offices which are governed by the Constitution of the State of Maine or the Constitution of the United States: United States Senator, Representative to Congress, Governor and members of the Legislature.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
C. If there is a tie vote for State Senator or Representative to the Legislature as finally determined by the proper House under the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 3, the Governor shall issue a proclamation under section 366 declaring the tie and ordering a special election between the persons tied.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Referendum.
In a referendum, other than on a liquor local option question, the negative vote prevails.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 3: INSPECTION AND RECOUNT › 21-A §736. Candidate's inspection of ballots and incoming voting list (REPEALED)

§736. Candidate's inspection of ballots and incoming voting list
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 188, §8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 258, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §29 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 3: INSPECTION AND RECOUNT › 21-A §737. Recount (REPEALED)

§737. Recount
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 383, §13 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 188, §9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 258, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §23 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §30 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 3: INSPECTION AND RECOUNT › 21-A §739. Ballots and incoming voting lists available for inspection

§739. Ballots and incoming voting lists available for inspection
On request, a municipal clerk or the Secretary of State, or both, shall produce any ballots or incoming voting lists in their custody before the Governor, either branch of the Legislature, any legislative committee or a court of competent jurisdiction. Original ballots produced under this section must remain in the sole custody of the requester until they are returned to the municipal clerk or Secretary of State, and the requester shall maintain the ballots in a secure location. Inspection of ballots produced under this section is subject to oversight by the relevant municipal clerk, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State's designee. If there is an unresolved disputed ballot for an election to the State House of Representatives or the State Senate arising from a recount conducted pursuant to section 737‑A, the Secretary of State shall make a copy of that ballot available for inspection by the public. A copy of a ballot that is made available for public inspection pursuant to this section must be made available in a manner that preserves the voter's anonymity. Copies of disputed ballots made available for public inspection under this section must be retained by the Secretary of State for a period of 2 years after the outcome of the election is finally determined.   [PL 2021, c. 536, §4 (AMD).]
After the time for completion of recounts following any election has elapsed, and on request of any person, the clerk of any municipality or the Secretary of State, or both, shall produce any incoming voting lists in the clerk's or Secretary of State's custody.   [PL 2011, c. 258, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §33 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 258, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 536, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §741. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§741. Jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §742. Appeal to commission (REPEALED)

§742. Appeal to commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §743. Investigations (REPEALED)

§743. Investigations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §744. Procedure (REPEALED)

§744. Procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §745. Questions of law (REPEALED)

§745. Questions of law
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 3: POST ELECTION PROCEDURE › Article 4: DETERMINATION OF DISPUTED ELECTIONS › 21-A §746. Judicial determination of disputed county office (REPEALED)

§746. Judicial determination of disputed county office
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §34 (RP). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §751. Proper at any election

§751. Proper at any election
Absentee ballots may be cast at any election by any voter who requests an absentee ballot as provided under this subchapter. The voter need not specify a reason to receive an absentee ballot.   [PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RPR).]
1.  Absence.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
2.  Incapacity.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
3.  Religious belief.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
4.  Confinement.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
5.  Distance from polls.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
6.  At registrar's office.
[PL 1985, c. 357, §6 (RP).]
6-A.  Working when polls are open.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
7.  Residence in certain facilities.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
8.  Citizens outside the United States.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
9.  Marginal literacy.
[PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 357, §§6,7,19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 188, §§11-13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §69 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 670, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 670, §D5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 436, §105 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §29 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 645, §4 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §752-A. Federal absentee ballot

§752-A. Federal absentee ballot
The federal write-in absentee ballot may be used in primary, general and special elections for state and federal offices by uniformed service voters or overseas voters who are qualified pursuant to section 751.   [PL 2003, c. 407, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 516, §16 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §753. Procedure for obtaining (REPEALED)

§753. Procedure for obtaining
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 357, §§10,19 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 614, §20 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 62, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 188, §15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §29 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 862, §6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 695, §31 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §§72-74 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 670, §A2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 670, §D5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 120, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §§107-111 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 426, §30 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 645, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §753-C. Absentee ballots for program participants in Address Confidentiality Program

§753-C. Absentee ballots for program participants in Address Confidentiality Program
Any registered voter who is certified by the Secretary of State as a program participant in the Address Confidentiality Program pursuant to Title 5, section 90‑B is entitled to receive an absentee ballot for every election during the period of the voter's participation in the program. The Secretary of State shall mail the absentee ballot for the statewide elections and the clerk shall mail the absentee ballot for the local elections to the voter at the voter's designated address as soon as possible after the regular ballots are available. The voter shall mark the absentee ballot in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 754‑A and shall return the statewide ballot to the Secretary of State and the local ballot to the registrar in the manner provided in section 754‑A, except that the voter may sign the voter's voter code under the Address Confidentiality Program on the absentee ballot envelopes instead of the voter's name.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 364, §8 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §754. Method of voting (REPEALED)

§754. Method of voting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 357, §§11,19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §755. Deadline

§755. Deadline
In order to be valid, an absentee ballot must be delivered to the municipal clerk at any time before the polls are closed.   [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. X, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 624 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §X9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §757. Challenges

§757. Challenges
An absentee ballot may be challenged the same as a regular ballot under section 673.   [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 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §758. Personal vote required when possible (REPEALED)

§758. Personal vote required when possible
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 357, §§15,19 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §30 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §760. Procedures when counting to be by the clerk (REPEALED)

§760. Procedures when counting to be by the clerk
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 313 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §81 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §761. Deceased voter; ballot rejected (REPEALED)

§761. Deceased voter; ballot rejected
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 455, §46 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §762. Irregularities disregarded

§762. Irregularities disregarded
An absentee ballot may not be rejected for any immaterial irregularity in completing the application or affidavit on the return envelope. The following information must be on the envelope for the ballot to be accepted:   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Name and address.
The voter's name and residence address typed or written in ink by the clerk in the designated section of the return envelope;
[PL 2007, c. 455, §47 (AMD).]
2.  Signature.
The voter's signature; and
[PL 1991, c. 466, §33 (AMD).]
3.  Reason.
[PL 1991, c. 466, §34 (RP).]
4.  Witness signatures.
The witness or other certifying official's signature, when required.
[PL 1995, c. 459, §83 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §§33,34 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 459, §83 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §47 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §763. Return of election materials

§763. Return of election materials
As soon as the ballots have been counted, the applications, where required, absentee ballots, return envelopes, lists required by sections 753‑B and 756 and other election materials must be repacked, in accordance with section 698, and returned to the clerk. The clerk shall keep them in the clerk's office for the time required by section 23.   [PL 1999, c. 645, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 614, §21 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 645, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §764. Applications and envelopes as public records

§764. Applications and envelopes as public records
Absentee ballot applications and absentee ballot return envelopes are public records until the close of voting on election day, or until the ballots have been processed on election day, if the municipality processes absentee ballots before 8:00 p.m. After that time, except as provided in section 759, subsection 8, the applications and envelopes are not public records and may be inspected only in accordance with this Title.   [PL 1997, c. 436, §115 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 466, §35 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 436, §115 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 1: REGULAR ABSENTEE VOTING › 21-A §765. Absentee ballot tracking

§765. Absentee ballot tracking
The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain an online service that allows a voter who requests an absentee ballot to track the status of the absentee ballot process.   [PL 2021, c. 273, §28 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 273, §28 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §776. Applicability of provisions

§776. Applicability of provisions
This article applies to uniformed service voters or overseas voters who are covered by the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 United States Code, Section 1973ff (2001). The Secretary of State is responsible for carrying out the State's duties under that Act.   [PL 2003, c. 407, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §777. Methods of registration and enrollment (REPEALED)

§777. Methods of registration and enrollment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 695, §32 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 407, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §777-A. Registration and enrollment

§777-A. Registration and enrollment
Notwithstanding the registration deadline in section 121‑A, uniformed service voters or overseas voters may register or enroll at any time prior to noon on the day before election day by completing a federal or state voter registration application form and filing it with the registrar or the Secretary of State in person, by mail or by electronic means authorized by the Secretary of State.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §33 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 407, §28 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 563, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 534, §21 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §30 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §17 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §33 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §778. Duty of registrar

§778. Duty of registrar
On receipt of an application under section 777‑A, the registrar or the Secretary of State in consultation with the registrar shall register the applicant, unless it appears that the applicant is not qualified. If the applicant is not qualified, the registrar or the Secretary of State shall notify the applicant of the reason for rejection of the application.   [PL 2009, c. 563, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Member specially designated.
The registrar or the Secretary of State shall designate a uniformed service voter in the central voter registration system with the letter "S".
[PL 2009, c. 563, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Overseas voter specially designated.
The registrar or the Secretary of State shall designate an overseas voter in the central voter registration system with the letter "O".
[PL 2009, c. 563, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §29 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 453, §§60,61 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 563, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §779. Name may be added at any time (REPEALED)

§779. Name may be added at any time
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §30 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §780. Absentee ballots; application

§780. Absentee ballots; application
A uniformed service voter or an overseas voter may request an absentee ballot as provided in section 753‑A or by submitting a federal application or form requesting an absentee ballot as provided in section 783. With respect to any election for federal office, a clerk or the Secretary of State may not refuse to accept or process any otherwise valid voter registration application or absentee ballot application submitted by a uniformed service voter or an overseas voter on the grounds that the voter submitted the application more than 3 months before the election for which the application will be used. An application or request for an absentee ballot for a uniformed service voter or overseas voter that is accepted pursuant to section 753‑A or section 783 remains valid for 18 months from the date of receipt of the application and entitles the voter to receive absentee ballots for all federal and state elections during that period.   [PL 2013, c. 131, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §31 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 563, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 131, §24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §780-A. Use of blank write-in absentee ballot

§780-A. Use of blank write-in absentee ballot
Prior to the time when regular absentee ballots are available, if an applicant requests a blank write-in absentee ballot or indicates that it takes more than 6 weeks to receive and return mail to the applicant's location, the Secretary of State shall send a blank write-in absentee ballot to the voter or shall transmit the regular absentee ballot by an authorized electronic means if the voter has designated that the voter wishes to receive that ballot by that means.   [PL 2009, c. 563, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 407, §32 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 563, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §781. Absentee ballots; procedure on receipt (REPEALED)

§781. Absentee ballots; procedure on receipt
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §781-A. Absentee ballot application; procedure on receipt

§781-A. Absentee ballot application; procedure on receipt
Notwithstanding the absentee ballot application deadline in section 753‑B, subsection 2, paragraph D, upon receipt of an application or written request for an absentee ballot prior to noon on the day before election day from a uniformed service voter or overseas voter that is accepted pursuant to section 753‑A or section 783, the clerk or the Secretary of State shall immediately issue an absentee ballot and return envelope by the authorized means designated by the voter in the application. If the ballot is to be transmitted to the voter by mail, the clerk or the Secretary of State shall type or write in ink the name and the residence address of the voter in the designated section of the return envelope. The Secretary of State shall provide a return envelope that moves free of postage under federal law.   [PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 407, §34 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 563, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 534, §22 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 447, §31 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 636, §18 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 304, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §782. Absentee ballots; procedure on return

§782. Absentee ballots; procedure on return
On receipt of a return envelope apparently containing an absentee ballot, the clerk or the Secretary of State shall follow the procedures for regular absentee voting under this subchapter.   [PL 2009, c. 563, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §35 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 563, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS › Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS › Subchapter 4: ABSENTEE VOTING › Article 2: VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES › 21-A §783. Authority of Secretary of State

§783. Authority of Secretary of State
The Secretary of State may act administratively to facilitate voting by uniformed service voters and overseas voters and may use federal or other facilities available for this purpose. These administrative actions may include, but are not limited to:   [PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (AMD).]
1.  Central issuance of absentee ballots.
Issuing absentee ballots to uniformed service voters and overseas voters from a central location in order to ensure expedited delivery of absentee ballots;
[PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Central receipt of absentee ballots.
Receiving absentee ballots from uniformed service voters and overseas voters at a central location in order to ensure that the ballots are received by the statutory deadline;
[PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Central counting of absentee ballots.
Counting absentee ballots from uniformed service voters and overseas voters at a central location and including the count of these votes in the statewide tabulation of the vote;
[PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (NEW).]
4.  Electronic transmission of absentee ballots.
Authorizing the electronic transmission of absentee ballots to uniformed service voters or overseas voters; and
[PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (NEW).]
5.  Electronic receipt of absentee ballots.
Authorizing the electronic receipt of voted absentee ballots from uniformed service voters or overseas voters by a method authorized by the Secretary of State.
[PL 2015, c. 350, §1 (AMD).]
The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to administer the central issuance and processing of absentee ballots, including rules that provide for the examination, counting and storage of ballots in the same manner as regular absentee ballots. Rules adopted in accordance with this section are routine technical rules as described by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 407, §35 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 563, §9 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 350, §1 (AMD).