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This bill modifies Maine's voter registration laws by changing the deadline for in-person voter registration from election day to the Thursday before election day. Specifically, the bill eliminates same-day voter registration by moving the registration deadline earlier, which means voters will need to register to vote at least a few days before an election. The changes apply to various scenarios, including registration at the clerk's office and for absentee voters. For municipalities with more than 2,500 residents, the bill allows registration on the last Thursday before election day and the four business days prior, with at least one evening registration period. The bill also removes some provisions related to polling place registration monitors, such as the ability to monitor registrations directly at polling places. These changes effectively reduce the flexibility for voters to register on election day, potentially making it more challenging for some individuals to participate in elections by requiring advance registration.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=349&snum=132