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Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 3. Signatures and names

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When this Title requires a name or signature on a document, immaterial irregularities do not invalidate the name or signature if the identity of the person named is clear to the public official charged with reviewing that document.

1. Immaterial irregularities. Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names.

2. Application. This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:

A. Absentee ballot applications;

B. Absentee ballot affidavits;

C. Signatures on petitions; and

D. Names appearing for write-in candidates on ballots.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 3. Signatures and names - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-21-a-elections/me-rev-st-tit-21-a-sect-3/

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