21-A M.R.S. § 375-A
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21-A §375-A. Presidential and vice-presidential electors nominated by qualified parties
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If a party's candidate for presidential elector certified to the Secretary of State under section 322, subsection 2 dies, withdraws or becomes disqualified, the vacancy may be filled by a new presidential elector if the following conditions are met: [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
1. Written resignation. A written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous presidential elector, if the mental and physical condition of the elector allows; and [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
2. Compliance with requirements. The state committee and replacement candidate comply with the requirements of section 363 prior to election day. [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to a vacancy as described in section 804. [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
1. Written resignation. A written resignation is filed with the Secretary of State by the previous presidential elector, if the mental and physical condition of the elector allows; and [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
2. Compliance with requirements. The state committee and replacement candidate comply with the requirements of section 363 prior to election day. [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to a vacancy as described in section 804. [PL 2025, c. 397, §27 (NEW).]
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