§801. Election
In a presidential election year, the presidential electors shall be chosen at the general election.
[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.
Vote for presidential candidate construed.
A vote for the candidate for President is a vote for the presidential electors nominated by the candidate's political party or by petition.
[PL 2001, c. 516, §17 (AMD).]
2.
Counting of ballots.
Counting of ballots for candidates for President must proceed according to the ranked‑choice method of counting votes described in section 723‑A, with the exception of subsection 7. If the National Popular Vote for President Act governs the manner of appointing presidential electors, counting of ballots must proceed according to the ranked-choice method of counting votes as described in section 723‑A, subsection 7.
[PL 2023, c. 628, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 516, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 539, §4 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 628, §5 (AMD).