Public Hearing Notice
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Absentee ballots for the Deer Isle–Stonington school district's 2026–2027 budget validation referendum will be available May 11, 2026; ballots must be returned between May 26, 2026 and when polls close on June 9, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Absentee ballots available May 11, 2026 at Deer Isle and Stonington town offices
- Return ballots no earlier than May 26, 2026
- Ballots must arrive by poll closing time on June 9, 2026
- Ballots can't be processed until after the district budget meeting or before polls close
- Published
- Category
- Public Hearing
If you don't respond
If you miss the return window (May 26, 2026 to poll close on June 9, 2026), your absentee ballot will not be accepted and you will lose the ability to vote absentee in this referendum.
What to do next
- 1
Obtain an absentee ballot
Pick up your absentee ballot at the Deer Isle or Stonington town office beginning May 11, 2026.
- 2
Return your ballot on time
Ensure your completed absentee ballot is returned to the town office no earlier than May 26, 2026 and by poll closing on June 9, 2026.
- 3
Confirm processing rules
Note municipal clerks will not process or count ballots until after the district budget meeting or poll close per MRSA Title 20-A §1701-B(4)(D).
Frequently asked questions
- When can I get an absentee ballot for the Deer Isle–Stonington school budget vote?
- Absentee ballots will be available at the Deer Isle and Stonington town offices starting May 11, 2026.
- When must my absentee ballot be returned?
- Ballots must be returned no earlier than May 26, 2026 and no later than the time polls close on June 9, 2026.
- Will my absentee ballot be counted immediately upon receipt?
- No — municipal clerks may not process or count absentee ballots until after the district budget meeting or until polls close.
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Legal terms in this notice
- budget validation referendum
- A public vote to approve or reject a proposed school district budget for the coming year.
- absentee ballot
- A ballot submitted by a voter who cannot appear in person at the polling place on election day.
Full Notice Text
SCHOOL UNION 76Absentee BallotsAbsentee ballots for the DeerIsle-Stonington CSD 2026-2027budget validation referendum willbe available at the Deer Isle andStonington Town offices on May11, 2026.By state law absentee ballots for theschool budget referendum must bereturned to the town offices no earlier than May 26, 2026, and no laterthan the time polls close on June 9,2026.**Absentee ballots received by themunicipal clerk may not be pro-cessed or counted unless receivedafter the conclusion of the districtbudget meeting or before the closeof the polls.MRSA, Title 20-A, 1701-B, 4D.