Write-In Candidacy for Local Elected Offices

Local write-in candidates must declare their candidacy by filing with the municipal clerk at least 60 days before the election, as now required for State write-in candidates by 21-A M.R.S.A. § 722-A.
Only write-in votes for declared candidates must be counted, unless there are no nominated candidates or all nominated candidates have withdrawn by election day, in which case write-in votes for undeclared candidates also must be counted.
To declare write-in candidacy for positions to be elected on June 13, 2023, the declaration of candidacy form must be completed and filed with the Town Clerk by April 14, 2023. The office is normally closed on Friday's but staff will be available from 8:30am to 10:30am to accommodate this filing deadline. Please note this form must be signed in front of a Notary Public, all staff in the Clerk's Office are Notaries.