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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 21-A. ELECTIONS
Chapter : Chapter 03. VOTER REGISTRATION
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Title 21-A - §101. Registrar
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (HEADING: PL 1997, c. 436, @12 (amd))
§101. Registrar
1. Qualifications. The registrar must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State and at least 18 years of age. The registrar
may not hold or be a candidate for any state or county office, or be an officer of a municipal, county or state party committee.
[1997, c. 436, §14 (amd).]
2. Appointment. The municipal officers of each municipality shall appoint in writing a qualified registrar of voters by January 1st of each
odd-numbered year. The registrar shall serve for 2 years and until a successor is appointed and sworn. The municipal clerk
may be appointed to serve as registrar, but the term of the clerk has no effect on the term of the registrar.
[1999, c. 426, §3 (rpr).]
3. Oath required. Before assuming the duties of office, the registrar must be sworn and the oath recorded as provided in Title 30-A, section
2526, subsection 9.
[1997, c. 436, §16 (amd).]
4. Secretary of State notified. The clerk shall notify the Secretary of State of the name of the registrar within 10 days after the registrar is appointed
and sworn by revising the election official's information listing within the central voter registration system.
[2005, c. 453, §8 (amd).]
5. Compensation. The municipal officers shall determine the compensation of the registrar.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
6. Office hours. The municipal officers shall establish reasonable office hours for the registrar consistent with the requirements of the
municipality.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
7. Office space, expenses and clerical help. Each municipality shall provide a suitable place in which the registrar may perform his duties, and shall pay reasonable
expenses for necessary office supplies purchased and clerical help engaged by the registrar.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
8. Vacancy. When there is a vacancy in the office of registrar, the municipal officers shall appoint a qualified person to fill the
vacancy for the remainder of the term of office. If the municipal officers fail to appoint a registrar to fill the vacancy
within 15 days after the municipal officers receive notification of the vacancy, the municipal clerk shall appoint a qualified
person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of office.
[1997, c. 436, §18 (amd).]
9. Training. The registrar must attend a training session that is approved by the Secretary of State at least once every 2 years in regard
to the conduct of voter registration.
[2001, c. 415, §1 (new); §5 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 737,
§C62,C106
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 6,
§
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 9,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 104,
§C8,C10
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§13-18
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§2,3
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 415,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 415,
§5
(AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§8
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §102. Deputy registrar
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (HEADING: PL 1997, c. 436, @12 (amd))
§102. Deputy registrar
The registrar may appoint one or more deputies. If the registrar is unavailable for a period exceeding 15 consecutive days,
the registrar shall appoint a deputy registrar who must be available to perform the duties of the registrar. If the registrar
and the appointed deputy are unavailable for more than 15 consecutive days, the municipal clerk shall serve as registrar
pro tem.
[1995, c. 459, §3 (amd).]
1. Qualifications and compensation. Section 101, subsections 1, 3 and 5, apply to a deputy registrar.
[1985, c. 161, § 6 (new).]
2. Term of office. He shall serve at the will of the registrar.
[1985, c. 161, § 6 (new).]
3. Duties. He may perform any of the duties of office prescribed by the registrar.
[1985, c. 161, § 6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§3
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 21-A - §103. Registration appeals board
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (HEADING: PL 1997, c. 436, @12 (amd))
§103. Registration appeals board
In a city or town that has a population of 5,000 or more, if a person is aggrieved by the decision of the registrar of voters
to cancel that person's registration in the central voter registration system or to reject that person's voter registration
application, that person may appeal in writing to the registration appeals board.
[2005, c. 453, §9 (amd).]
1. Population of 5,000 or over. The registration appeals board consists of 3 members who must be appointed as follows: The municipal committee of each
of the major political parties shall nominate one member, who must be enrolled in the party of the municipal committee that
nominates the member, and the municipal officers shall appoint the persons nominated by the municipal committees and the 3rd
member must be nominated by the clerk of the municipality and appointed by the municipal officers. The clerk of the municipality
may give the municipal committees of the political parties a list of qualifications necessary for a person to fulfill the
duties of the registration appeals board, and the municipal committees shall take those qualifications into consideration
when nominating members to the board. The 2 members of the board nominated by the municipal committees of the major political
parties may be members of the municipal committee nominating them and of the county or state committees of the political party
that nominates them and may be members of a state or county delegation to a political convention. When a municipal committee
nominates a member to the registration appeals board, it shall also nominate an alternate board member, who serves if the
member nominated by the municipal committee is or becomes unable to serve. The municipal clerk may not serve as a member
or alternate member of the registration appeals board.
[1997, c. 436, §19 (amd).]
2. Population of 4,000 to 5,000.
[1999, c. 426, §4 (rp).]
3. Term of office. Each member nominated by the municipal committees of the major political parties and appointed to the board shall serve
for 3 years and until the member's successor is appointed and sworn. The member nominated by the clerk of the municipality
and appointed to the board shall serve for 4 years and until that member's successor is appointed and sworn.
[1995, c. 459, §8 (amd).]
4. Chairman of the board. The member nominated by the clerk of the municipality is chairman of the board.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
5. Vacancy. When there is a vacancy on the board, the alternate board member nominated by the municipal committee of the political party
of the former incumbent shall serve. If an alternate is not available, the municipal officers shall appoint a qualified person
nominated by the municipal committee of the party of the former incumbent to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is in the office
of the chair of the board, the municipal officers shall appoint a qualified person nominated by the clerk of the municipality
to fill the vacancy. Vacancies must be filled for the remainder of the term of office.
[1991, c. 466, §2 (amd).]
6. Hours. Upon receipt of a complaint by a person aggrieved by the decision of the registrar, the chair of the registration appeals
board shall immediately fix a time and place for the board to meet for a prompt hearing. After hearing, the board may affirm,
modify or reverse the decision of the registrar of voters. The aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the board to the
Superior Court in accordance with Rule 80B of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
[1999, c. 426, §5 (amd).]
7. Actions of the registration appeals board. A registration appeals board may only act by unanimous or majority action.
[1995, c. 459, §10 (rpr).]
8. Removal from office. A member of the board may be removed from office at any time during the member's term by the appointing authority if the
appropriate nominating authority nominates a replacement. Any replacement member shall serve out the remainder of the replaced
member's term.
[1995, c. 459, §11 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§4
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§2,3
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 862,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 56,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 56,
§3
(AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§4-11
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§19
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§4,5
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§9
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §104. Deputies for boards of registration (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 1: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (HEADING: PL 1997, c. 436, @12 (amd))
§104. Deputies for boards of registration (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§12
(RP ).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §111-A. Voting age qualification for primary elections
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§111-A. Voting age qualification for primary elections
A person who has not yet reached 18 years of age but will be 18 years of age at the time of a general election and meets all
other qualifications in order to vote in a primary election may vote in the primary election for the selection of candidates
to be on the ballot at that general election.
[2005, c. 387, §2 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 577,
§1
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 387,
§2
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 21-A - §111. General qualifications
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§111. General qualifications
A person who meets the following requirements may vote in any election in a municipality, including a biennial municipal caucus
held pursuant to section 311.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
1. Citizenship. The person must be a citizen of the United States.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
2. Age. The person must be at least 18 years of age, except that, to vote in a political party's primary election or municipal caucus,
the person must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of the next general election.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
3. Residence. The person must have established and maintain a voting residence in that municipality.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
4. Registration. The person must be registered to vote in that municipality.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
5. Enrollment. The person must be enrolled in a party in that municipality to vote at that party's caucus, convention or primary election,
unless otherwise permitted by the party pursuant to section 340.
[2005, c. 387, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 188,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 423,
§2
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 387,
§1
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §112. Residence for voting purposes
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§112. Residence for voting purposes
Voting residence is governed by the following provisions.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
1. Residence. The residence of a person is that place where the person has established a fixed and principal home to which the person,
whenever temporarily absent, intends to return.
A. The following factors may be offered by an applicant and considered by a registrar in determining a person's residence under
this section:
(1) A direct statement of intention by the person pursuant to section 121, subsection 1;
(2) The location of any dwelling currently occupied by the person;
(6) The place where any motor vehicle owned by the person is registered;
(8) The residence address, not a post office box, shown on a current income tax return;
(9) The residence address, not a post office box, at which the person's mail is received;
(10) The residence address, not a post office box, shown on any current resident hunting or fishing licenses held by the
person;
(12) The residence address, not a post office box, shown on any motor vehicle operator's license held by the person;
(14) The receipt of any public benefit conditioned upon residency, defined substantially as provided in this subsection;
or
(16) Any other objective facts tending to indicate a person's place of residence.
[1997, c. 436, §20 (amd).]
B.
[1993, c. 695, §2 (rp).]
[1997, c. 436, §20 (amd).]
2. Change. A change of residence is made only by the act of removal, joined with the intent to remain in another place. A person can
have only one residence at any given time.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
3. Residence retained. A person does not lose the person's residence if the person temporarily leaves home and goes to another country, state or
place in this State with the intent of returning.
[1993, c. 695, §3 (amd).]
4. Separate residence. The place where a person's family resides is presumed to be the person's place of residence, but a person may acquire a
separate residence if the person takes another abode with the intention of remaining there. This subsection does not apply
to uniformed service voters, students and others covered by subsection 7.
[2003, c. 407, §5 (amd).]
5. Spouse may have separate residence. A married person may be considered to have a residence separate from that of the person's spouse for the purposes of voting
or holding office. For those purposes, residence is determined as if the person were single.
[1993, c. 695, §3 (amd).]
6. Voting in another state. A person loses residence in this State if the person votes in another state's election, either in person or by absentee
ballot. That person is not eligible to vote in this State until the person again qualifies under section 111.
[1993, c. 695, §3 (amd).]
7. Uniformed service voters, students, institutional patients, Indians. A person does not gain or lose a residence solely because of the person's presence or absence while employed in the uniformed
service or the merchant marine of the United States, while a student in any institution of learning, while kept in any institution
at public expense or while residing upon any Indian or military reservations. This subsection may not be construed to prevent
a student at any institution of learning from qualifying as a voter in the municipality where the student resides while attending
that institution.
[2003, c. 407, §5 (amd).]
8. Voting residence retained. A person who has gained a voting residence in a municipality retains it, if the person so desires, when the person becomes
a patient at a federal institution or an employee of a federal agency where the person is required to reside on land ceded
to the Federal Government by the State. This subsection applies to a member of the uniformed service, merchant marine or
the National Guard who is required to be in a place other than that in which the person has gained a voting residence.
[2003, c. 407, §5 (amd).]
9. Federal property. A person residing on federal property, except as stated in subsection 5, is eligible to register and vote in the voting
district in which the federal property is located.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
10. Becoming 18 on federal property. A person who becomes 18 years of age while residing on federal property as a patient at a federal institution or an employee
of a federal agency, or while in the uniformed service, is considered to have gained a voting residence in the municipality
in which the person resided at the time the person became such a patient, employee or member of the uniformed service.
[2003, c. 407, §6 (amd).]
11. Spouse of member of uniformed service or merchant marine. A person may have the same voting residence as that person's spouse who is a member of the uniformed service or merchant
marine. A member of the uniformed service or merchant marine on active duty, whose spouse has a place of residence in this
State, may establish a residence in the place of residence of the spouse by filing an affidavit with the registrar declaring
an intention to reside in that place upon severance from the uniformed service or merchant marine.
[2003, c. 407, §6 (amd).]
12. Spouse may have separate residence.
[1985, c. 614, §5 (rp).]
13. Voting in another state.
[1985, c. 614, §5 (rp).]
14. Persons incarcerated in correctional facilities. The residence of a person incarcerated in a correctional facility, as defined in Title 34-A, section 1001, or in a county
jail does not include the municipality where a person is incarcerated unless the person had resided in that municipality prior
to incarceration.
A person incarcerated in a correctional facility may apply to register to vote in any municipality where that person has previously
established a fixed and principal home to which the person intends to return.
[1997, c. 436, §21 (amd).]
15. Nontraditional residence. A person may have a nontraditional residence, including, but not limited to a shelter, park or underpass. A person's residency
is not subject to challenge on the sole basis that the person has a nontraditional residence.
[1993, c. 473, §5 (new); §46 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§5
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 93,
§
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§3-5
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§46
(AFF).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§2-4
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§20,21
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§5,6
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §113. Right survives change of residence
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§113. Right survives change of residence
A registered voter who moves to another state within 30 days before a presidential election may not be removed from the incoming
voting list and the voter's registration may not be cancelled in the central voter registration system until after the election.
The voter may vote at that presidential election in person or by absentee ballot.
[2005, c. 453, §10 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§10
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 21-A - §114. Division of municipality, effect
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§114. Division of municipality, effect
When any territory is set off from one municipality and annexed to another, the act establishing the new boundaries must indicate
where and for which offices the voters in the territory may vote. If this provision is omitted from the act, the voters may
vote for all offices in the municipality to which the territory is annexed.
[1985, c. 161, § 6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 21-A - §115. Restrictions
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 2: VOTER ELIGIBILITY
§115. Restrictions
1. Certain persons may not register or vote.
[2001, c. 516, §1 (rp).]
2. Voting restricted to district. In a municipality that has voting districts, a voter may vote using only the ballot or ballots for the district in which
the voter resides on election day.
[2003, c. 447, §5 (amd).]
3. Correct name and address on incoming voting list. A person whose name, or residence address in a municipality that has voting districts, does not appear correctly on the
incoming voting list on election day may not vote at any election until it is corrected as provided in section 661.
[2005, c. 453, §11 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 188,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§13
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 516,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 447,
§5
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§11
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 21-A - §121. Exclusive power of registrar
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§121. Exclusive power of registrar
The registrar has the exclusive power, subject to section 163, to determine whether a person who applies for registration
as a voter meets the qualifications prescribed by this Title.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
1. Oath may be required. In making this determination, the registrar may require any person who testifies before him concerning his qualifications
or those of another to swear to the truth of his statements.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
1-A. Identification and proof. Registration applications taken by outside agencies must be transferred to the Secretary of State within 5 days of receipt.
An applicant who attempts to register within 30 days of an election must be advised that the registrar might not receive
the application before that election, but that the applicant may register in person before or on election day.
Registration applications received by the Secretary of State from outside agencies 30 days or more before an election must
be transferred to the appropriate registrar's office within 7 business days of receipt. Registration applications received
by the Secretary of State from outside agencies less than 30 days before an election must be transferred to the appropriate
registrar's office within 5 business days of receipt. Registration applications by mail or by a 3rd person must be received
in the registrar's office by the close of business on the 21st day before election day in order for persons' names to appear
on the incoming voting list for that election. The 20-day period before the election is the closed period for outside registrations.
The registrar shall send the notice required by section 122 to all voters whose applications were received by mail or a 3rd
person by the 21st day before election day no later than the 18th day before election day.
A person who registers during the 20 days before election day or on election day shall register in person and show proof of
identity and residency. If satisfactory proof of identity and residency can not be provided to the registrar or deputy, the
person's name is entered into the central voter registration system and placed on the incoming voting list and the person
casts a challenged ballot.
[2005, c. 453, §12 (amd).]
2. Political party not a qualification. The registrar shall be impartial as to the political party of the applicant in determining the applicant's voting qualifications.
[1989, c. 313, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§46
(AFF).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§6
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§5
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§22
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§6
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§12
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §122-A. Alternative registration procedure for participants in Address Confidentiality Program
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§122-A. Alternative registration procedure for participants in Address Confidentiality Program
Notwithstanding sections 122 and 152, a person who is certified by the Secretary of State as a program participant in the
Address Confidentiality Program pursuant to Title 5, section 90-B may register to vote using the designated address and voter
code assigned to that person pursuant to rules adopted to implement the program. To register to vote, a voter must present
the registrar with that voter's authorization card assigned to the voter pursuant to rules adopted by the Secretary of State
showing that voter's name, voter code, designated address and certification expiration date. The registrar may contact the
Address Confidentiality Program administrator in the Secretary of State's office to determine the voter's eligibility to register
in the municipality and to verify the electoral district in which the voter is voting for purposes of issuing an absentee
ballot to the voter pursuant to section 753-C. All registration records for such voters must be designated as confidential
and kept sealed in the registrar's office. The name of any voter certified as a program participant in the Address Confidentiality
Program may not be placed on any voter list that is available for public inspection or copying.
[2005, c. 364, §4 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 364,
§4
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §122. Registration procedure
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§122. Registration procedure
A person may register as a voter by appearing before the registrar, proving that the person meets the qualifications of section
111, subsections 1 to 3, and filing an application provided by the registrar containing the information required by section
152 or 154, if applicable. Township residents may register as provided in section 156.
[2003, c. 584, §3 (amd).]
1. Entry into central voter registration system. The registrar shall enter the name and other information from the voter registration application of the applicant into the
central voter registration system as expeditiously as possible after receipt of a voter registration application. The registrar
shall register a person by first name, middle name or initial and last name, or by first name or initial, middle and last
name.
[2005, c. 453, §13 (amd).]
2. Notice of disposition. The registrar shall notify the applicant whether the application for registration is accepted or rejected by providing the
applicant with a written acknowledgement notice, in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, as expeditiously as possible
after the voter's information has been entered into the central voter registration system. If a mailed notice of acceptance
is returned as undeliverable within 15 days after it is sent, the registrar must reject the application and provide a new
acknowledgement notice to the applicant indicating the rejection. If a mailed notice of acceptance is not returned as undeliverable
within 15 days after it is sent, the voter is automatically designated as active in the central voter registration system.
[2005, c. 453, §14 (amd).]
3. Notice of new registration. When an applicant states in the application that the applicant last voted in another state, the registrar shall immediately
send a notice of the applicant's new registration to the registrar of that jurisdiction. The notice must contain the following:
A. The voter's name;
[1985, c. 614, §6 (new).]
B. The name under which registered, if changed;
[1985, c. 614, §6 (new).]
C. Date of birth; and
[1985, c. 614, §6 (new).]
D. Former residence and mailing address.
[2005, c. 453, §15 (amd).]
The Secretary of State may facilitate the delivery of such notices electronically using the central voter registration system.
[2005, c. 453, §15 (amd).]
4. Election day registration. The registrar shall accept registrations of applicants who appear in person on election day. The registrar shall issue to
each of these applicants a certificate entitling the applicant to be placed on the incoming voting list at the voting place.
Only one certificate may be issued to a person. An applicant whose address has changed since the applicant last voted must
vote using the ballot or ballots for the new polling place, if applicable, on election day.
[2005, c. 453, §16 (amd).]
5. Alternative registration schedule for absentee voters. If the clerk receives a properly completed absentee ballot application that is signed by a person who is not a registered
voter in the municipality, a presumption of the person's qualification as a voter is established. The clerk shall send an
absentee ballot to the voter at the address indicated, along with a voter registration application under section 152. The
completed registration application must be returned to the clerk by the close of the polls on election day in order for the
ballot to be counted and may not be sealed with the voted absentee ballot. If the application is received during the closed
period and the registrar is not satisfied as to the person's qualification as a voter, the registrar shall follow the requirements
of section 121, subsection 1-A to place the person's name on the incoming voting list and challenge the absentee ballot.
[2005, c. 453, §17 (amd).]
6. Schedule for acceptance of registrations. Except as provided in paragraph A, the registrar shall accept registrations on any business day or other day that the clerk's
office is open. The names and other information from the voter registration applications of any persons registering must
be entered into the central voter registration system and must be placed on the incoming voting list.
A. The registrar may accept only the registrations of applicants who appear in person as follows:
(1) In a municipality with a population of 2,500 or fewer, on the last business day that the clerk's office is open before
election day during the hours that the clerk's office is open;
(2) In a municipality with a population of more than 2,500, on the last 5 business days that the clerk's office is open before
election day during the hours that the clerk's office is open and for 2 hours in the evening between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on
at least one of these days; and
(3) The names of voters registering during these periods must be recorded as provided under subsection 7.
[2005, c. 453, §18 (amd).]
[2005, c. 453, §18 (amd).]
7. Record of names. The names of voters who register by appearing in person before the registrar during the business days before election day
under subsection 6 must be recorded as provided in either paragraph A or B:
A. The registrar shall, after finding an applicant qualified, issue a certificate requiring the voter's name and other required
information to be written on the original or any supplemental incoming voting list at the voting place on election day. The
certificate must be attached to, or included with, the incoming voting list and sealed as provided in section 698. Only one
certificate may be recorded for any voter at an election; or
[2005, c. 453, §19 (amd).]
B. The registrar shall, after finding the applicant qualified, enter the voter's name and other information from the voter
registration application into the central voter registration system and add it to the incoming voting list or a supplemental
incoming voting list. Before the polls are opened, the registrar shall deliver the incoming voting list and any supplemental
incoming voting list or lists to the clerk. The inclusion of a person's name on these lists will entitle the applicant to
vote on election day. All references in this Title to the use of the incoming voting list before, during and after election
day are considered to include the supplemental incoming voting list or lists as provided in this paragraph.
[2005, c. 453, §19 (amd).]
[2005, c. 453, §19 (amd).]
8. Change of schedule. The hourly schedule established by this section may be changed by the municipal officers according to the needs of the municipality.
[1985, c. 307, §1 (new).]
9. Regulation of registration monitors. Anyone who wishes to monitor the names and addresses of persons who are registering at the registrar's office or the clerk's
office shall inform the registrar or clerk of that intent. Anyone who wishes to monitor the names and addresses of persons
who are registering at the polling place shall inform the registrar or clerk of that intent by submitting a written, signed
statement containing the proposed monitor's name, address and intent. The registrar or clerk may designate a place where
a person monitoring registrations may stand. The registrar or clerk shall then announce the name and address of individuals
registering to vote in a loud and clear voice. A person monitoring registrations shall direct any questions the person has
to the registrar or clerk. These questions must be limited to information pertinent to the qualifications of an individual
to register. A person monitoring registrations may not ask questions of individuals waiting to register concerning their
eligibility to vote. A polling place registration monitor may not handle or inspect registration cards, files or other materials
used by the registrar or clerk except as provided in section 22. A monitor may not inhibit the work of the registrar or clerk.
If the work of a registrar or clerk appears to be inhibited, the warden may request a reduction in the number of monitors
present in the polling place. A registrar or clerk may require a person monitoring registrations who violates the provisions
of this subsection to leave the building.
[2003, c. 395, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 307,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§6
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§4
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§6,7
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§14
(AMD).
RR 1995,
Ch. 1,
§8
(COR).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§23
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§4
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 395,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§7
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 447,
§6,7
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 584,
§3
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§13-19
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §123. Schedule; regular election (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§123. Schedule; regular election (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 307,
§2
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §124. Schedule; special elections (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§124. Schedule; special elections (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 307,
§2
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §125. Notice of schedule
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§125. Notice of schedule
The registrar shall publish the schedule established under section 122, subsection 6 or as changed by the municipal officers
under subsection 8, in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality at least 7 days before the schedule becomes
effective, except that, in municipalities with a population of 2,500 or fewer, the publication of the time schedule by the
registrar is discretionary rather than compulsory.
[1997, c. 436, §24 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§7
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§24
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §126. Combined regular and special elections (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§126. Combined regular and special elections (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§8
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §127. Persons present at time for closing registrations
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§127. Persons present at time for closing registrations
The registrar shall allow all persons to register who are present at the registrar's office at closing time.
[1991, c. 466, §5 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§5
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §128. Registrar to check records
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§128. Registrar to check records
Before printing the final incoming voting list prior to any election, the registrar shall update the central voter registration
system as follows:
[2005, c. 453, §20 (amd).]
1. Registrar shall review records. The registrar shall review the records of marriage, death, change of name and change of address in the office of the clerk
or the assessors or as provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records or the Department
of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and shall revise the central voter registration system accordingly;
[2005, c. 453, §20 (amd).]
2. Clerk provides list. The clerk shall, if requested, provide the registrar with a list, certified by the clerk to be true, of the marriages, deaths
and changes that took place since the last update of the central voter registration system. The registrar shall use this
list to update the central voter registration system accordingly; or
[2005, c. 453, §20 (amd).]
3. Marriage; notice of inquiry. If the registrar determines that a voter has married, the registrar may not for that reason alone cancel a voter's registration
in the central voter registration system. The registrar may send a notice inquiring whether, as a result of marriage, that
voter's name or address has been changed. Nothing in this subsection relieves a voter of the duty to give the registrar written
notice of a change of name or address in accordance with section 129.
[2005, c. 453, §20 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 379,
§
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§8
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§25,26
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§20
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §129. Change of name or address
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§129. Change of name or address
When a voter's name is changed by marriage or other process of law, or when he moves within a municipality, the following
provisions apply.
[1985, c. 383, §2 (amd).]
1. Notice. The voter must give written notice to the registrar of his new and former names or addresses before the close of registrations
prior to election day.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
2. Correction of name or address. The registrar shall correct the voter's name or address in the central voter registration system and on the incoming voting
list, and the voter must then vote under the voter's new name or in the new district on election day.
A. In a municipality that has more than one voting district, if a voter has changed the voter's address and votes absentee
after the close of registration, the voter must send a written notice of the voter's new address along with the voter's absentee
application notifying the registrar of the voter's new address. A certificate containing the voter's name and new address
must be directed to the warden of the voter's new voting place to be attached to the incoming voting list on election day.
[1999, c. 426, §7 (amd).]
[2005, c. 453, §21 (amd).]
3. Failure to notify. If a voter fails to notify the registrar of a change of name or address before the close of registrations, the voter must
appear before the registrar on election day and follow the procedure outlined in section 661 if the voter wishes to vote,
unless the registrar has already made the correction in following the procedure prescribed by section 128. If the voter wishes
to exercise the right to vote, the voter must vote using the ballot or ballots for the new polling place, if applicable, on
election day.
[1995, c. 459, §15 (amd).]
4. Publication of substance.
[1997, c. 436, §28 (rp).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 383,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§9
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§15
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§27,28
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§7
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§21
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §130. Applications for voter registration
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 1: REGISTRATION
§130. Applications for voter registration
A person who completes an application for registration to vote, as provided in section 152, may mail the application or have
the application delivered to the registrar before the closed period for the acceptance of mail or 3rd-person registrations
in the person's municipality, to be entered into the central voter registration system and placed on the incoming voting list
prior to the next election; except that applications completed under section 122, subsection 5 may be delivered during the
closed period for immediate placement on the incoming voting list.
[2005, c. 453, §22 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§9
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 694,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§22
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §141. Enrollment
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 2: ENROLLMENT
§141. Enrollment
When a person registers, the registrar shall ask whether or not the person wishes to enroll in a political party. If the
answer is in the affirmative, the registrar shall ask in which party the person wishes to enroll. If the answer is in the
negative, the registrar shall note on the enrollment portion of the application that the person chose not to enroll in a political
party. Nothing in this section may be construed to require a person to enroll in a political party.
[1989, c. 313, §2 (amd).]
1. Influence prohibited. The registrar shall not attempt to influence an applicant in any aspect of the enrollment procedure and shall not allow
anyone else present to do so.
[1989, c. 313, §2 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§2
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §142. Enrollment procedure
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 2: ENROLLMENT
§142. Enrollment procedure
A voter who had initially chosen not to enroll in a particular party may later enroll in a party by filing an application
with the registrar personally, by mail or otherwise, at any time, except that on election day a voter must enroll in person.
[1989, c. 313, §3 (amd).]
1. Content of application. The application must contain the following information: Name of applicant, date of birth, residence address, voting district,
name of party in which enrollment is requested, signature of the applicant and the date of application.
[2005, c. 453, §23 (amd).]
2. Party designation. On receipt of the application, the registrar shall enter the party designation of the applicant into the central voter registration
system and file the application.
[2005, c. 453, §24 (amd).]
3. Length of time in party. Once a voter has enrolled in a party, the voter must remain in that party for 3 months before the voter can file an application
for either a withdrawal or a change in enrollment.
[2001, c. 310, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§29
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§5
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§23,24
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §143. Permitted at any election
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 2: ENROLLMENT
§143. Permitted at any election
A voter who is not enrolled in a party may enroll at any election by personally filing the application required by section
142 with the election clerk in charge of the ballots, after which the applicant may vote. If the applicant votes by absentee
ballot, the applicant may enroll by filing the enrollment application with the absentee ballot, except that the enrollment
application may not be sealed in the absentee ballot envelope.
[2001, c. 310, §6 (amd).]
1. Application delivered to warden. The election clerk who receives the completed application shall initial it and deliver it to the warden, who shall have
it delivered to the registrar after the polls are closed.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
2. Party designation entered. On receipt of the application, the registrar shall enter the party designation of the applicant into the central voter registration
system and file the application.
[2005, c. 453, §25 (amd).]
3. Applications furnished by registrar. The registrar shall furnish a reasonable number of enrollment applications to the warden at each voting place. If there
are not enough applications at the voting place, the applicant may write the information required by section 142 on a blank
piece of paper.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§30
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§6
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§25
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §144. Change of enrollment
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 2: ENROLLMENT
§144. Change of enrollment
A voter may change the voter's enrollment anytime after 3 months from the date on which the voter enrolled by filing an application
with the registrar personally, by mail or otherwise.
[2001, c. 310, §7 (amd).]
1. Content of application. The application must contain the following information: Name of applicant, the date of birth, residence address, voting
district, name of party in which enrolled, name of party in which enrollment is requested, signature of the applicant and
the date of application.
[2005, c. 453, §26 (amd).]
2. Party designation removed. On receipt of the application, the registrar shall remove the party designation of the applicant from the central voter
registration system. The registrar shall indicate in the central voter registration system that the applicant is ineligible
to vote at a caucus or primary election for 15 days by designating the party enrollment field with the letter "X." Fifteen
days after receiving the application, the registrar shall enroll the applicant in the party requested and enter the new party
designation in the party enrollment field.
This subsection does not apply in the case of a voter who changes enrollment under subsection 4.
[2005, c. 453, §27 (amd).]
3. Restrictions during change of enrollment. Except as provided in subsection 4, a voter may not vote at a caucus, convention or primary election for 15 days after filing
an application to change enrollment. A voter must file an application to change enrollment prior to January 1st to be eligible
to file a petition as a candidate in that election year.
[1995, c. 459, §16 (amd).]
4. Change of residence. When a voter changes his residence from one municipality to another and establishes a new voting residence there, he may
enroll in any party and vote at a caucus, convention or primary election, or file a petition as a candidate for nomination
by primary election, regardless of his previous enrollment.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 330,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§16
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§31
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§7,8
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§26,27
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §145. Withdrawal of enrollment
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 2: ENROLLMENT
§145. Withdrawal of enrollment
A voter may withdraw his enrollment anytime after 3 months from the date on which he enrolled by filing a written request
with the registrar.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
1. Candidates for nomination by nomination petition. If enrolled, candidates for nomination by nomination petition must withdraw their enrollment on or before March 1st of that
election year.
[1999, c. 426, §8 (amd).]
2. Reenrollment after withdrawal. A voter may not enroll in a different party but may enroll in the same party within 15 days after filing a written request
for withdrawal from a party.
[2001, c. 310, §9 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§32,33
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§8
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§9
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §151. Same form
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§151. Same form
An individual shall register to vote and indicate enrollment status at the same time and on the same form. If an individual
chooses to enroll in a political party, the registrar shall indicate the party chosen on the registration form. The registrar
shall indicate on the registration form if an individual chooses not to enroll in a political party.
[1989, c. 313, §4 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§4
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §152. Registration and enrollment procedure
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§152. Registration and enrollment procedure
1. Application. In addition to the procedure provided by section 122, a person may register to vote or enroll in a political party, or both,
by completing an application that is designed by the Secretary of State. The application must include, but is not limited
to:
A. First name, middle name or initial and last name, or first name or initial, middle name and last name;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
B. Residence address, including street, street number, apartment number, town and zip code;
[1991, c. 466, §6 (amd).]
C. Mailing address;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
D. Date of birth;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
E.
[1993, c. 695, §10 (rp).]
F. Most recent prior residence where registered to vote, including the name under which registered, if changed, legal address
and mailing address;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
G.
[1993, c. 695, §11 (rp).]
H. Notification that failure to complete the entire application may prevent registration;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
I.
[2003, c. 407, §8 (rp).]
J. Date of application;
[1997, c. 436, §34 (amd).]
K. Signature of applicant;
[2003, c. 407, §8 (amd).]
L. Choice of political party if the applicant desires to enroll in a political party or an indication that the applicant chose
not to enroll in a party;
[2003, c. 407, §8 (amd).]
M. A place for the person's current, valid Maine driver's license number, if applicable; or, if the applicant has no driver's
license number, the last 4 digits of the person's social security number, if applicable; or, if the applicant has neither
number, a place to put "none" or "not applicable"; and
[2003, c. 407, §8 (new).]
N. A place for the applicant to respond to the questions concerning the voter's qualifications as required by the federal Help
America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252.
[2003, c. 407, §8 (new).]
[2003, c. 407, §8 (amd).]
2. Entry into central voter registration system. Upon receipt of the application by the registrar of voters, the applicant's name and other information from the voter registration
application must be entered into the central voter registration system as expeditiously as possible. The registrar shall
provide the voter with a notice of disposition as required by section 122.
[2005, c. 453, §28 (amd).]
3. Failure to qualify. The registrar of voters may investigate any application under this section and reject the voter's application for failure
to meet a voting qualification under this Title, after written notice to the voter to the last known address provided by the
voter.
[2005, c. 453, §29 (amd).]
4. Persons born United States citizens in foreign countries. Any person born a United States citizen in a foreign country may register under this section in the same manner as a person
who was born a United States citizen within the territory of the United States.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
5. Design of application. The Secretary of State shall design the application. The Secretary of State may design an application that can be completed
electronically and that substantially meets the requirements of this section.
[2003, c. 407, §9 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 383,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 145,
§
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§5
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 694,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§6
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§10-12
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§34,35
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§10,11
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§8,9
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§28,29
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §153-A. Alternative registration procedure for voters with disabilities
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§153-A. Alternative registration procedure for voters with disabilities
1. Alternative application for voter who is unable to sign. An applicant who is unable to sign that applicant's name because of a physical disability may use a signature stamp or authorize
another person to sign on behalf of the applicant on an application to register to vote or to enroll or make any changes to
the applicant's voter registration status, as provided by this Title. The individual assisting the applicant shall prepare
and sign the registration application or form, along with an alternative registration signature statement, at the applicant's
direction, in the presence of the applicant and one corroborating witness. The individual assisting the applicant and the
corroborating witness must be registered to vote in the State, but neither may be a candidate, the applicant's employer or
an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of the applicant's union. The alternative registration signature statement
form must be designed by the Secretary of State and must indicate that:
A. The applicant is unable to sign the applicant's name because of a physical disability;
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
B. The applicant meets all the qualifications to become a registered voter in the State or to make the requested changes to
the voter's registration; and
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
C. The information supplied on the form concerning the applicant is true.
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
2. Alternative application for voter who becomes unable to sign after being registered. A voter who becomes unable to sign that voter's name because of a physical disability after being registered to vote and
who wishes to change the voter's registration or enrollment status may do so by using a signature stamp or by authorizing
another registered voter to sign on the voter's behalf if the voter files with the voter registration application or form
an alternative registration signature statement prepared in accordance with subsection 1.
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
3. Signing petitions. Once an alternative registration signature statement is on file with the registrar, the voter may authorize any other Maine-registered
voter to sign candidate petitions and any Maine Clean Election Act forms requiring a voter's signature in the presence and
at the direction of the voter, except that the individual assisting the voter may not be the circulator of the petition or
form, the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of the voter's union. In addition to using
the voter's signature stamp or signing for the voter, the individual assisting the voter must print and sign the individual's
own name and residence address on the petition or form and attest that the individual is signing on the voter's behalf. This
method of signing satisfies the requirements in this Title that voters personally sign candidate petitions.
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
4. Registrar assistance. An applicant or voter described in subsection 1 or 2 who does not have another registered voter available to assist the
applicant or voter may request the registrar to provide that assistance. If the applicant or voter is unable to appear at
the office of the registrar, the registrar shall visit the individual to provide that assistance, upon request and with reasonable
notice. The municipality shall pay the registrar travel expenses at the same rate paid other municipal employees.
[2005, c. 196, §3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 196,
§3
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §153. Registration and enrollment of disabled person (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§153. Registration and enrollment of disabled person (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§10
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 196,
§2
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §154. Registration and enrollment for citizens outside the United States
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§154. Registration and enrollment for citizens outside the United States
1. Application. A person qualified to register under section 111, subsections 1 and 2 and who resides outside the United States and does
not maintain a fixed and principal home or other address in the State may register at the last residence address immediately
before leaving the United States and enroll by filing a federal postcard application or an application designed by the Secretary
of State. The state application must include, but is not limited to:
A. First name, middle name or initial and last name, or first name or initial, middle name and last name;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
B. Last residence address immediately before departing from the United States, including street, street number, apartment number,
town and zip code;
[1995, c. 459, §17 (amd).]
C. Mailing address;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
D. Date of birth;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
E.
[1995, c. 459, §17 (rp).]
F.
[1995, c. 459, §17 (rp).]
G.
[1993, c. 695, §13 (rp).]
H. Notification that failure to complete the entire application may prevent registration;
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
I.
[1997, c. 436, §36 (rp).]
J. Signature of applicant;
[1997, c. 436, §36 (amd).]
K.
[2003, c. 407, §10 (rp).]
L. Date of application;
[2003, c. 407, §10 (amd).]
M.
[1997, c. 436, §36 (rp).]
N. Choice of political party if the registrant wishes to enroll in a political party or an indication that the applicant chose
not to enroll in a party;
[2003, c. 407, §10 (amd).]
O. A place for the person's current, valid Maine driver's license number, if applicable; or, if the applicant has no driver's
license number, the last 4 digits of the person's social security number, if applicable; or, if the applicant has neither
number, a place to put "none" or "not applicable"; and
[2003, c. 407, §10 (new).]
P. A place for the applicant to respond to the questions concerning the voter's qualifications as required by the federal Help
America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252.
[2003, c. 407, §10 (new).]
[2003, c. 407, §10 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 383,
§4
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 188,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§6
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 694,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§7,8
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§13,14
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§17
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§36
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§10
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §155. Advance registration and enrollment
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§155. Advance registration and enrollment
The registrar shall conditionally accept the registration and enrollment of any person who is 17 years of age and will attain
18 years of age by the next election, and who is otherwise qualified to be a voter.
[2005, c. 453, §30 (amd).]
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A person who has registered under this section and who has not attained 18 years of age may vote by absentee ballot at any
election if that person attains 18 years of age on or before the date of the election and is otherwise eligible to vote by
absentee ballot.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 399,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§11
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§30
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §156. Special provisions for township residents
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§156. Special provisions for township residents
In addition to section 632, registration, enrollment and voting by the resident of a township are governed by the following
provisions.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
1. Registration and enrollment. A township resident may register and enroll in any municipality within the applicant's representative district or, if the
applicant lives in a portion of a township not easily accessible to a municipality within the representative district, the
township resident may register and enroll in a more convenient municipality within or outside the county. The township resident
may register and enroll on election day. The registrar shall designate the applicant as a township voter with the letter
"T" in the central voter registration system and on the incoming voting list.
[2005, c. 453, §31 (amd).]
2. Voting. The township voter may vote in the town in which the voter is registered in any election for offices of or questions concerning
the unorganized territory in which the voter resides. The voter may not vote at a municipal election or on a liquor option
question. If the voter registers in a town outside the voter's representative district, state senatorial district, county
commissioner district or county, the voter may vote for the offices of Representative to the Legislature, State Senator or
any county office by using a ballot provided under section 606-A.
[2001, c. 310, §12 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 363,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§12
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§31
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §157. Acceptance of applications by clerk
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§157. Acceptance of applications by clerk
The clerk shall accept applications for registration and enrollment when the registrar of voters is unavailable.
[1997, c. 436, §37 (amd).]
1. Applicant must qualify before clerk. The clerk shall require an applicant for registration to qualify under section 122. If the applicant qualifies, the clerk
shall write "OK" and initial the application and file it with the registrar. If the applicant fails to qualify or if the
applicant's qualifications are in doubt, the clerk shall refuse to accept the application and direct the applicant to appear
before the registrar.
[1997, c. 436, §37 (amd).]
2. Final action by registrar. Final action for acceptance of a registration or enrollment must be taken by the registrar. If the registrar rejects an
application accepted by the clerk, the registrar shall immediately notify the applicant by first class mail of the rejection
and the reason for it.
[1997, c. 436, §37 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§11
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 819,
§A20,21
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§9
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§37
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §158. Municipal caucus
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§158. Municipal caucus
The registrar shall attend the official party caucuses for at least 30 minutes preceding the commencement of the party caucus
at the location where the party caucus is being held to accept registrations and enrollments and all persons so registered
and enrolled may participate in their party caucus.
[2001, c. 102, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§12
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 447,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§38
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 102,
§1
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §159. Violations and penalties
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Article 3: PROVISIONS COMMON TO REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
§159. Violations and penalties
1. False statement or false oath. A person who makes a false statement or who takes a false oath before an official concerning the qualifications of any person
for registration or enrollment and who does not believe the statement to be true commits a Class D crime.
[1993, c. 473, §7 (amd); §46 (aff).]
2. Dual registration. A person who, having registered in one voting district or municipality within this State, or in another state, knowingly
registers in another voting district or municipality within this State without revealing his prior registration to the registrar
is guilty of a Class D crime.
[1985, c. 161, §6 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§46
(AFF).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§7
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §161. Responsibilities of registrar
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§161. Responsibilities of registrar
1. List prepared.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (rp).]
2. List current.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (rp).]
2-A. Maintenance of voter registration information. The registrar in each municipality shall keep the central voter registration system current at all times for the voters
in the registrar's municipality. The Secretary of State shall by rule determine the program for voter list maintenance required
by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. A registrar may not cancel a voter's registration in the central voter registration
system solely because the registered voter did not vote in previous elections.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (new).]
3. List of deceased residents.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (rp).]
4. Proof of qualification is requested. If the registrar is in doubt as to the qualifications of a person to vote, the registrar shall fix a reasonable time and
place for a hearing and give written notice to the voter at the last known address provided by the voter. The voter may
respond in person or in writing with proof of qualifications prior to the date of the hearing. After the hearing, the registrar
shall determine whether the voter has met the voting qualifications and shall act accordingly. If the voter offers satisfactory
proof of qualifications to the registrar, either prior to or at the hearing, the registrar may not cancel the voter's registration
in the central voter registration system. If the voter fails to offer satisfactory proof of qualifications to the registrar,
either prior to or at the hearing, the registrar may cancel the voter's registration in the central voter registration system.
If the voter fails to appear at the hearing and the registrar has proof that the voter does not meet the qualifications,
the registrar may cancel the voter's registration in the central voter registration system. The registrar shall notify the
voter, in writing, of the action taken and advise the voter of the appropriate appeal authority as specified in this Title.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (amd).]
5. Record of names added and cancelled. The registrar shall keep a record of the names added to or the registrations cancelled in the central voter registration
system and the date when the action was taken.
[2005, c. 453, §32 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 273,
§1,3
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§10
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§46
(AFF).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§8
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§15
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§18
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§39
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§13
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§32
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §162-A. Change of address confirmation notice
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§162-A. Change of address confirmation notice
The following provisions govern the change of address confirmation notice and procedures for updating a voter's status in
the central voter registration system.
[2005, c. 453, §33 (amd).]
1. Change of address confirmation notice. Except as provided in section 122, subsection 3, a registrar shall send by forwardable mail a change of address confirmation
notice, with a postage prepaid and preaddressed return notice, to the last known place of residence of each person the registrar
has identified as having a change of address. If a registrant has moved within the municipality's jurisdiction, a registrar
shall change the voter's record to reflect the new address before sending the change of address confirmation notice. If a
registrant has moved outside the municipality's jurisdiction, a registrar shall also include information on voter registration
procedures in the new jurisdiction.
[1993, c. 695, §17 (new).]
2. Change of voter's status. A voter's registration may be cancelled in the central voter registration system if the voter confirms that the voter has
moved from the municipality's jurisdiction. If a voter fails to respond to the change of address confirmation notice, the
voter must be designated on the incoming voting list and in the central voter registration system as inactive. A voter who
has been designated as inactive and fails to vote for the next 2 general elections must be cancelled in the central voter
registration system. If a voter who is designated as inactive votes at any election prior to cancellation in the central
voter registration system, the inactive designation of the voter must be changed to active. Address verification may be requested
at the polls before allowing a voter designated as inactive to vote.
[2005, c. 453, §33 (amd).]
3. Rule making.
[2001, c. 310, §14 (rp).]
3-A. Determine; approve. The Secretary of State shall determine or approve the design and contents of the notices required by this section.
[2001, c. 310, §15 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§17
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 310,
§14,15
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§33
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §162. Notice of removal from list (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§162. Notice of removal from list (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§16
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §163. Appeal
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§163. Appeal
In a municipality that does not have a registration appeals board, if a person is aggrieved by the decision of the registrar
of voters to cancel that person's registration in the central voter registration system or to reject that person's registration
application, the person may appeal in writing to the municipal officers by filing a complaint. The municipal officers shall
immediately fix a time and place for a prompt hearing. After hearing, the municipal officers may affirm, modify or reverse
the decision of the registrar of voters. The aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the municipal officers to the Superior
Court in accordance with Rule 80B of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
[2005, c. 453, §34 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 459,
§19
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 426,
§9
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§34
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §164. Enrollment records
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§164. Enrollment records
The registrar shall designate each voter's enrollment status in the central voter registration system using the symbols prescribed
by the Secretary of State. The registrar shall keep the voters' enrollment status current at all times, and shall keep a
record of the enrollments added, changed or withdrawn and the date when the action was taken.
[2005, c. 453, §35 (rpr).]
1. Records current.
[2005, c. 453, §35 (rp).]
2. Record of names added and removed.
[2005, c. 453, §35 (rp).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 273,
§2,3
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§35
(RPR).
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Title 21-A - §165. Copies of list available (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§165. Copies of list available (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 383,
§5
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§36
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §166. Updated voting lists furnished to candidates (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§166. Updated voting lists furnished to candidates (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§37
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §167. Violation and penalty
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 4: VOTING LIST
§167. Violation and penalty
A person who adds, deletes, alters or cancels a voter registration record in the central voter registration system or the
voter registration file, knowing that person has no legal right to do so, commits a Class C crime.
[2005, c. 453, §38 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§46
(AFF).
PL 1993,
Ch. 473,
§9
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§38
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §171. Preparation and contents (REPEALED)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 5: REGISTER OF VOTERS
§171. Preparation and contents (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 161,
§6
(NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 383,
§6
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 614,
§13
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 313,
§7,8
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 466,
§11,12
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§18,19
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 436,
§40
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§12
(RP ).
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Title 21-A - §172. Voter registration file
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 5: REGISTER OF VOTERS
§172. Voter registration file
The registrar shall prepare and keep a voter registration file containing the voter registration documents for each voter
in the central voter registration system, arranged alphabetically by the last name of each voter, except that any voter certified
by the Secretary of State as a program participant in the Address Confidentiality Program pursuant to Title 5, section 90-B
must be listed on voter registration documents only by the voter code assigned to that voter under the program and these documents
must be placed at the end of the alphabetized voter file. The file must contain an original, signed voter registration application
for each voter, with associated applications containing changes of name, address or enrollment and any documentation concerning
these applications or the qualifications for these voters. Information in the file pertaining to any voter certified by the
Secretary of State as a program participant in the Address Confidentiality Program must be kept under seal and excluded from
public inspection. When a voter's registration is cancelled from the central voter registration system, the registrar shall
indicate on the voter's registration documents the date that the voter's registration was cancelled and retain the documents
for 5 years, either in the same file, or in a separate file. The registrar must retain the voter registration documents
for each rejected voter in a separate file for the time period specified in section 23.
[2005, c. 364, §5 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§13
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 364,
§5
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §180. State coordinator
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 6: NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 695, @20 (new))
§180. State coordinator
The Secretary of State is the coordinator of state responsibilities under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, referred
to in this subchapter as "NVRA."
[1993, c. 695, §20 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§20
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §181. Designated agencies
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 6: NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 695, @20 (new))
§181. Designated agencies
1. Designated voter registration agencies. The designated voter registration agencies pursuant to NVRA include, but are not limited to:
A. Inside agencies that include the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
and Bureau of Motor Vehicles; and
[1993, c. 695, §20 (new).]
B. Outside agencies that include the following:
(1) The Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Family Independence, Bureau of Health and Bureau of Rehabilitation;
(2) The uniformed service recruitment offices;
(3) The public high schools; and
(4) The offices of municipal clerks and registrars.
[2003, c. 407, §14 (amd); c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
[2003, c. 407, §14 (amd); c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
2. Voter registration. The agencies designated in subsection 1 shall provide voter registration by January 1, 1995.
[1993, c. 695, §20 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§20
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 418,
§A39
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§14
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6
(REV).
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Title 21-A - §182. Forms and notices
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 6: NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 695, @20 (new))
§182. Forms and notices
The design and contents of all application forms used for voter registration must be approved by the Secretary of State.
[1993, c. 695, §20 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 695,
§20
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §191. Central voter registration system implemented
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§191. Central voter registration system implemented
The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a central voter registration system. The Secretary of State shall:
[2005, c. 453, §40 (amd).]
1. Pilot program. Develop a central voter registration system pilot to include the 10 municipalities with the highest number of registered
voters as of the 2000 general election in order to test the information system and data conversion procedures. Additional
municipal jurisdictions may be included in the pilot on a voluntary basis and at the discretion of the Secretary of State;
[2005, c. 453, §40 (amd).]
2. Implementation by stages. Develop a plan to implement the central voter registration system in stages; and
[2005, c. 453, §40 (amd).]
3. System implemented. Fully implement the central voter registration system and database no later than December 31, 2007.
[2005, c. 453, §40 (amd).]
4. Address confidentiality component. For the purposes of generating an incoming voting list, the central voter registration system must be capable of being sorted
so that the Address Confidentiality Program voter codes and the address assigned each voter by the program appear at the end
of the alphabetized list and are printed on a separate page of the list.
[2005, c. 364, §6 (new).]
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The Secretary of State shall develop informational materials for municipalities and may require municipalities to report on
the implementation of the central voter registration system and related processes at the local level.
[2005, c. 453, §40 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 637,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 364,
§6
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§40
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §192. Central Voter Registration Advisory Committee
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§192. Central Voter Registration Advisory Committee
1. Membership. The Central Voter Registration Advisory Committee is established to advise the Secretary of State with respect to planning
for the central voter registration system. The advisory committee consists of 12 members appointed as follows:
A. Two municipal election officials, one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House;
[2005, c. 453, §41 (amd).]
B. One representative from the League of Women Voters of Maine, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
[2001, c. 637, §2 (new).]
C. Two members of the public, one from each of the 2 political parties with the largest number of members in the Legislature,
appointed by the Speaker of the House;
[2001, c. 637, §2 (new).]
D. Two members of the public, one from each of the 2 political parties with the largest number of members in the Legislature,
appointed by the President of the Senate;
[2005, c. 453, §41 (amd).]
E. Two representatives of political parties, one from each of the 2 political parties with the largest number of members in
the Legislature: one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House;
[2005, c. 453, §41 (amd).]
F. The Chief Information Officer within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services or the Chief Information Officer's
designee; and
[2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §21 (amd).]
G. Two state election officials, appointed by the Secretary of State.
[2001, c. 637, §2 (new).]
The appointing authorities shall make their appointments as soon as feasible following the effective date of this section.
[2005, c. 453, §41 (amd).]
2. Meetings. The Secretary of State shall call the meetings of the Central Voter Registration Advisory Committee whenever the Secretary
of State determines necessary.
[2005, c. 453, §41 (amd).]
3. Compensation. Members of the advisory committee not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities whom they represent are
entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at meetings of the advisory committee.
[2001, c. 637, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 637,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 12,
§SS21
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§41
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §193. Funding
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§193. Funding
The Secretary of State may apply for and accept federal or other funds for the purpose of developing and implementing a central
voter registration system. If matching funds are required to obtain a grant, the Secretary of State may submit legislation
to request necessary funds. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 1587, the Secretary of State may also enter into a lease-purchase
agreement or other similar agreement for the purpose of developing the system.
[2005, c. 453, §42 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 637,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§42
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §194. Rules
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§194. Rules
The Secretary of State may adopt rules regarding implementation and administration of a central voter registration system
to determine the pricing, accessibility and availability of information contained in the database and the appropriate use
and resale of that information; to establish a plan to implement the system in stages for all municipal jurisdictions; to
identify additional system features or voter information to be included in the system or provide for the confidentiality of
certain personal information or limitations on the use and distribution of that information; and to establish a system to
identify duplicate records, including establishment of a voter identification indicator.
[2005, c. 453, §43 (amd).]
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Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.
[2001, c. 637, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 637,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§43
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §195. Report
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§195. Report
The Secretary of State shall report annually, by March 1st, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over voter registration matters on the progress of the implementation of the central voter registration system developed pursuant
to this subchapter. The report may include suggested legislation necessary to implement or administer the central voter registration
system. The committee may report out legislation regarding the central voter registration system to the Legislature during
the First Regular Session of the 121st Legislature and any subsequent Legislature.
[2005, c. 453, §44 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 637,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 453,
§44
(AMD).
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Title 21-A - §196. Use and distribution of central voter registration information (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 7: CENTRAL VOTER REGISTRATION (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 637, @2 (new); 2005, c. 453, @39 (rpr))
§196. Use and distribution of central voter registration information (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
p align="center">(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 93007)
div>
For the purposes of Title 1, section 402, information contained electronically in the central voter registration system and
any printed reports generated by the system that contain both the name of a voter and that voter's voter identification or
voter record number are confidential and may be accessed only by municipal and state election officials except as provided
in this section.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
1. Individual voter records. An individual voter may obtain a copy of any information contained in that voter's record within the central voter registration
system either from the registrar in the voter's municipality of residence or from the Secretary of State. The following information
must be made available to the individual voter upon request and free of charge: the voter's name, residence address, mailing
address, enrollment status, electoral district, date of birth, voter record number, signature and voter status and any voter
identification numbers; the last election in which the voter participated; any designation that the voter cast a challenged
or absentee ballot in the last election; and any special designation indicating whether the voter is a uniformed service voter,
an overseas voter or township voter. The voter may obtain copies of any additional information in the voter's registration
record within the central voter registration system for a fee of $1 for the first page and 25¢ per page for any additional
pages.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
2. Voter lists or reports identifying voters. A person may purchase a list or report of voter information containing some or all of the information from the central voter
registration system by making a request to the Secretary of State or to a municipal registrar if the information requested
concerns voters in that municipality. The Secretary of State or the municipal registrar shall make available the following
information, subject to the fees set forth in subsection 4 and the restrictions on use and redistribution of data set forth
in subsection 7: the voter's name, residence address, mailing address, date of birth, enrollment status, electoral district,
voter status, voter participation in previous elections including whether the voter cast a challenged or absentee ballot and
voter record number, any voter identification numbers and any special designations indicating uniformed service voters, overseas
voters or township voters. In addition, municipal clerks or registrars shall make available upon request the list of persons
who requested or were furnished absentee ballots created and maintained pursuant to section 753-B subject to the fees set
forth in subsection 4.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
3. Other reports. Any other reports generated from the central voter registration system, including reports that contain both the name of
a voter and that voter's voter identification number or voter record number that indicate whether the voter has voted or changed
enrollment status, may be obtained from the Secretary of State upon request, or from a municipal registrar if the information
requested concerns voters in that municipality, subject to the fees set forth in subsection 4 of this section but not subject
to the restrictions on use and redistribution of data in subsection 7.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
4. Fees. The fee for information provided pursuant to this section in electronic form is 5¢ per record for up to 100 records and
1¢ per record for any additional records requested. The fee for information provided in printed form is $1 for the first
page and 25¢ per page for all additional pages, except that the fee for additional pages of mailing labels is 50¢ per page.
For the purpose of calculating fees pursuant to this section, a record includes the information on one individual voter.
Fees paid to the Secretary of State must be deposited into a dedicated fund to offset the cost of providing the information
and maintaining the central voter registration system. Municipalities may provide any of the information contained in the
incoming voting list to requestors free of charge.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
5. Supplemental information for candidates. Any candidate in a primary or general election for a state or federal office who has purchased a list or report of voter
information for registered voters in that municipality from the central voter registration system pursuant to this section
is entitled to obtain a list of all additions, deletions and changes to the purchased list or report for the following periods
of time upon request and free of charge.
A. A candidate in a primary election is entitled to the list of additions, deletions and changes under this subsection from
the time of becoming a declared candidate in that primary election until the day of the primary election. A candidate who
is nominated in that primary election to be a candidate in the general election is entitled to those additions, deletions
and changes from the day of the primary until the day of the general election.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
B. A candidate in a general election is entitled to the list of additions, deletions and changes under this subsection from
the time of becoming a declared candidate in that general election until the day of the general election.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
6. Response to requests. Municipal registrars and the Secretary of State's office shall respond to all requests for information from the central
voter registration system pursuant to this section within 5 business days of receipt of a written request and upon payment
of any applicable fee. A municipal registrar may only provide information concerning voters registered within that municipal
jurisdiction.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
7. Restrictions on use and redistribution of data. Information obtained from the central voter registration system pursuant to this section may not be used for any commercial
purpose, including, but not limited to, the sales and marketing of products and services, or for solicitations of any kind
not directly related to activities of a political party, so-called "get out the vote" efforts or activities directly related
to a campaign as defined in section 1052. Any person obtaining information from the central voter registration system is
prohibited from selling or distributing it to others to use for commercial purposes and also is prohibited from making publicly
available the dates of birth or mailing addresses of individual voters. This subsection does not prohibit political parties,
party committees, candidate committees, political action committees or any other organizations that have purchased information
from the central voter registration system from providing access to such information to their members for purposes directly
related to party activities, get out the vote efforts or a campaign as defined in section 1052.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
8. Limited access for law enforcement purposes. Any information pertaining to individual voters, other than Address Confidentiality Program participants, that is contained
in the central voter registration system may be made available free of charge to a law enforcement officer or agency that
makes a written request to use the information for a bona fide law enforcement purpose or to a person identified by a court
order if directed by that order. Information pertaining to individual voters who are Address Confidentiality Program participants
that is contained in the central voter registration system may be made available for inspection to a law enforcement agency
that is authorized by the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 5, section 90-B to obtain Address Confidentiality Program information.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
9. Secretary of State to report. By March 15, 2007, the Secretary of State shall issue a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having
jurisdiction over voter registration matters, including suggested legislation, with regard to public access to the information
from the central voter registration system, taking into consideration the compelling state interests to prevent voter fraud
and the potential disenfranchisement of voters and to ensure that voters are not discouraged from participating in the voting
process. The committee is authorized to introduce legislation based on information contained in the report to the First Regular
Session of the 123rd Legislature.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
div>
This section is repealed September 30, 2007.
[2005, c. 404, §2 (new).]
p align="center">21-A §00196
p align="center">Use and distribution of central voter
p align="center">registration information
p align="center"> (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 93007 by T. 21-A, §196 (rp); PL 2005, c. 404, §2 (new)
Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 404,
§2
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §221. State coordinator
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 8: HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 407, @15 (new))
§221. State coordinator
The Secretary of State is the coordinator of the State's responsibilities under the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002,
Public Law 107-252.
[2003, c. 407, §15 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§15
(NEW).
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Title 21-A - §222. Rule-making authority
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 3: VOTER REGISTRATION
Subchapter 8: HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 407, @15 (new))
§222. Rule-making authority
The Secretary of State is authorized to adopt rules establishing an administrative procedure for handling complaints relating
to compliance with the provisions of Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. Rules adopted pursuant to this
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[2003, c. 407, §16 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 407,
§16
(NEW).
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