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WHEN ARE
ELECTIONS SCHEDULED? The Annual
Town Election is held in June. Special local elections
maybe called by the Town Council during the year as needed. Notice of elections is posted at
the Town Office, the Holden Post Office and several
businesses in Town. Most elections are held at the Town
Office however, occasionally if a very large turnout is
expected the election may be held at the Holden
Elementary School.
The Secretary of State sets the date and times for State
and Federal elections.
HOW DO I
REGISTER TO VOTE? The State of Maine allows
residents to register to vote anytime, including the day
of the elections. Residents of Holden may register to
vote at the Town Office. Proof of residency and proof of
identity is required, such as a driver's license or a
piece of mail indicating a physical street address in
Holden (not a post office box mailing address).
If you
are currently registered and wish to change any
information such as married name or residence address,
which is pertinent to your voting record, please visit
the Town Office, 570 Main Rd., Holden, ME 04429.
HOW YOU CAN VOTE ABSENTEE
Effective
April 10, 2000, Maine now has "no reason"
absentee voting. The law permits absentee ballots
to be cast at any election by any voter who properly
requests a ballot. A voter may cast his/her absentee
ballot at the Town Office during normal working hours.
Absentee ballots are available approximately 30 days
prior to the election.
Note: If
the voter desires to take the absentee ballot, the voter
may do so after completing an application. The voter
returns the ballot by mail or in person to the clerk.
Telephone
Request - A voter may request a ballot by telephone.
The clerk completes an application and verifies the
voter's identity by confirming the voter's residence and
date of birth. The clerk mails the ballot to the voter
at the address listed on the request. No witnesses are
needed, unless the voter is assisted. If assisted, the
aide and one other person signs as witness. The voter
returns the ballot by mail or in person to the clerk.
Written
request by the voter (received by mail, by fax or in
person) - A voter may request a ballot by completing
an application or written request. The clerk mails the
ballot to the voter at the address listed on the
request. No witnesses are needed unless the voter is
assisted. If assisted, the aide and one other person
signs as witness. The voter returns the ballot by mail
or in person to the clerk.
Written
request by the voter's immediate family member (received
by mail, by fax or in person) - An immediate family
member (spouse, parent, child, sister, brother,
step-parent, step-child, step-sister, step-brother,
mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law,
son-in-law, daughter-in-law, guardian or former guardian),
(relationship must be indicated on the application) of
the voter may request a ballot on behalf of the voter.
An application or written request must be completed by
the immediate family member. The clerk mails the ballot
to the voter at the address listed on the request, or
releases the ballot to the immediate family member. No
witnesses are needed unless the voter is assisted. If
assisted, the aide and one other person signs as
witness. The voter or immediate family member returns
the ballot by mail or in person to the clerk. If a
different immediate family member returns the ballot,
that immediate family
member must also sign the application or written request
indicating they returned the ballot. The family member
must state his/her relationship to the voter.
Written
request by the voter (received by mail, or in person)
3rd person designated - Only the voter may request a
ballot to be delivered by a third person. The voter must
request a third person ballot by completing an
application or written request.
ELECTION
DAY WORKERS
If you
are interested in working at the polls on election day,
please contact the Town Office for information on how to
qualify to do so at 843-5151. We are always looking for
people who wish to serve the Town in this capacity.
For more
information concerning elections in Maine contact Maine
Secretary of State at the following website: www.state.me.us/sos
Last updated 12/10/02
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