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Full text of Maine's Direct Primaries Law overview
The act standardizes nomination via primaries for state and county offices including U S Senator and legislature. It defines parties by prior statewide vote, sets conventions, committee formation, nomination paper requirements, vacancy rules, U S Senator ballots, primary ballot format, party costs, and town warrants. It governs filing, signatures, and voter eligibility for primary participation.
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