TMP Podcast #7 - Maine's Election Process Part I: The Municipal Players, Election Day & Absentee Voting

Episode 7 July 21, 2021 02:04:45
TMP Podcast #7 - Maine's Election Process Part I: The Municipal Players, Election Day & Absentee Voting
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TMP Podcast #7 - Maine's Election Process Part I: The Municipal Players, Election Day & Absentee Voting

Jul 21 2021 | 02:04:45

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Show Notes

This episode goes in deep on Maine’s Election process at the municipal level.  I explain the specific roles and responsibilities of those involved in pulling of a Maine Election on both Election Day & the 3 Months of Absentee Voting leading up to Election Day.

We get even deeper exploring the rules around 3rd parties helping voters cast absentee, how “Get Out The Vote” groups get your address and the legality of making copies of blank ballots vs. making copies of completed ballots.

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