Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 722-A. Determination of declared write-in candidate

1. Declared write-in candidates. To be considered a declared write-in candidate, a person must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, on a form approved by the Secretary of State, on or before 5 p.m. on the 70th day prior to the election. The candidate must meet all the other qualifications for that office.

2. Additional requirement for presidential candidates. To be considered a declared write-in candidate for President, a person must also file with the Secretary of State on or before the deadline specified in subsection 1 a consent form under section 355 signed by the candidate for presidential elector who may receive votes for the declaring presidential candidate under section 801, subsection 1. The designated presidential elector candidates must meet the requirements of section 352.