AUGUSTA — The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the Nov. 6 election is Thursday, Nov. 1, the Secretary of State’s office said.
Except in special circumstances allowed by law, voters must request absentee ballots by the close of business on the Thursday prior to an election.
After this deadline, a voter may request an absentee ballot only if the voter completes a “special circumstances” application and indicates one of four allowable reasons to request an absentee ballot after the deadline.
All absentee ballots must be submitted to the municipal clerk by 8 p.m. Election Day.
For more information about absentee balloting, voter registration, or the upcoming General Election, visit http://www.maine.gov /sos/cec/ or call 624-7650. Make absentee ballot requests at: http://www.maine.gov/ cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/ index.pl
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