ME LD158

Establishes a 30-day window before elections for in-person absentee voting at the municipal clerk's office, reducing the previous 45-day period

Voters may cast absentee ballots in person without completing an application during clerk's office hours within this 30-day period

Clerks must verify voter identity by confirming residence address and year of birth against voter records before issuing a ballot

Prohibits display or distribution of campaign advertising within the clerk's office and on public property within 250 feet of the building entrance during the 30-day absentee voting period

Campaign buttons up to 3 inches may still be worn by individuals conducting municipal business or absentee voting