The nomination of a candidate, other than by party, to fill a vacancy must be made by nomination petition. The nomination process is in the same manner as provided by subchapter II, except that all petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. on the deadline for filling the vacancy set by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 362‑A.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 21-A, § 364
Candidacy by nomination petition
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW)
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