Request absentee ballots for Nov. 3

    AUGUSTA – Reps. Bernard Ayotte (R-Caswell), Tyler Clark (R-Easton) and Peter Edgecomb (R-Caribou) offer a reminder that registered voters may now request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2009 referendum election. Requesting an absentee ballot is even easier now for many Mainers thanks to a new service offered by the Secretary of State.     The Maine Secretary of State operates a website allowing registered Maine voters in participating municipalities to request their absentee ballot online.  So far 189 cities and towns across the state are accepting absentee ballot requests through this service. Even if your municipality does not participate, you may use the site to print an absentee ballot request form. You can then fill out the form and take it to your town office. This service is available at http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl.
    If you are not registered to vote or are unsure if you are registered, you should contact your local elections official. A list of local elections officials may be found online at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/votreg.htm. If you have any questions about absentee voting or how to register, you may contact the Office of the Secretary of State by phone at (207) 624-7650.