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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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:
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
2. Compliance with requirements. The state committee and replacement candidate comply with the requirements of section 363 prior to election day.
This section does not apply to a vacancy as described in section 804.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 375-A. Presidential and vice-presidential electors nominated by qualified parties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-21-a-elections/me-rev-st-tit-21-a-sect-375-a/
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