Governor signs bill making it easier
for those serving to vote
AUGUSTA — Governor John E. Baldacci held a State House ceremony May 19 to celebrate passage of LD 1579, “An Act To Facilitate Voting by Uniformed Service and Overseas Voters.”
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Michael Willette (D-Presque Isle), makes it easier for members of the military and Mainers who are overseas on Election Day to submit absentee ballots through electronic means, such as e-mail or fax.
“We have to make every effort possible to allow our men and women serving in the military to vote,” Baldacci said. “This legislation recognizes that soldiers serving overseas deserve every opportunity to participate in the democracy they are protecting.”
The legislation was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2010. The changes in the law do not apply to the June primary election.
