Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 307 – Party designation
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A voter or group of voters seeking to participate as a party in a primary election under section 302 or 303 must choose a party designation that does not: [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1. Length. Exceed 3 words in length;
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 307
- General election: means the regular election of state and county officials occurring biennially in November. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
- Party: means a political organization which has qualified to participate in a primary or general election under chapter 5. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
- Primary election: means the regular election for the election of nominees of a party for the general election. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
- Voter: means a person registered to vote. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
2. Use state name. Incorporate the name or an abbreviation of the name of the State;
[PL 1999, c. 450, §11 (AMD).]
3. Use established party’s designation. Incorporate the designation or an abbreviation of the designation of a party that is qualified to participate in a primary or general election under section 301;
[PL 2003, c. 447, §8 (AMD).]
4. Use independent designation. Consist of the word “independent” without another descriptive word or words. The designation “independent,” without another descriptive word or words, is reserved for use by candidates that are not enrolled in any qualified or proposed party; and
[PL 2003, c. 447, §9 (AMD).]
5. Use obscene designation. Consist of or comprise language that is obscene, contemptuous, profane or prejudicial, promotes abusive or unlawful activity or violates any other provision of the laws of this State with respect to names.
[PL 2007, c. 455, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 450, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 447, §§8-10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §13 (AMD).