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Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 552. Definitions

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Responsible electoral official. “Responsible electoral official” means a public official who is responsible for accepting a nomination or nomination petition for an elected office and also means a public official who is responsible for placing the name of a person nominated for public office on a ballot, ballot label, calendar or other similar instrument.

2. Term. “Term” means a full term or any portion of a term served by an elected official in an office subject to the provisions of this chapter.

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