Me. Stat. tit. 21-A § 351

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 351 - Nomination authorized

The nomination of a candidate, other than by a party, for any federal, state or county office must be made by petition, as provided in this subchapter. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]

1.Limited to one office. A person may not file, whether by primary election or nomination petition, as a candidate for more than one federal, state or county office at any election, except as provided in subsection 3.

[1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]

2.Limited to one method. A person may file as a candidate for any federal, state or county office either by primary election or nomination petition, except as provided in subsection 3, but not by both methods.

[1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]

3.Exception. A candidate for membership in a county charter commission must be nominated by petition, and may file as a candidate for one additional federal, state or county office at that same election. A candidate for presidential elector may also file as a candidate for one additional federal, state or county office at that same election.

[1997, c. 436, §49(AMD).]

21-A M.R.S. § 351

1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) . 1997, c. 436, § 49 (AMD) .