Due to an Unexpected Death of an Incumbent Official, Maine Parties May Nominate a Candidate for One Particular Post as Late as September 30

The Maine Secretary of State has determined that any qualified party will be permitted to choose a nominee for Kennebec County Judge of Probate by September 30. Normally a state would insist that it is too late for any candidates’ names to be added to the November 8 ballot, because federal law requires all states to mail their overseas absentee ballots by September 24. But in this case, the incumbent Democratic office-holder died, so a new officer will be elected on November 8. See this story. Thanks to Thomas MacMillan for the link.