Public Hearing Notice
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Notice that absentee ballots for the Deer Isle–Stonington CSD 2026–2027 budget validation referendum will be available May 11, 2026, and must be returned between May 26 and the close of polls on June 9, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Absentee ballots available May 11, 2026 at town offices
- Ballots may be returned no earlier than May 26, 2026
- Deadline: returned by poll-closing time on June 9, 2026
- Ballots received early cannot be processed or counted yet
- Law cited: MRSA, Title 20-A, 1701-B, 4D
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- Public Hearing
If you don't respond
If you do not return your absentee ballot by the close of polls on June 9, 2026, your ballot will not be counted and you will lose the chance to vote on the budget referendum.
What to do next
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Pick up absentee ballot
Visit the Deer Isle or Stonington town office starting May 11, 2026 to obtain your ballot.
- 2
Return ballot within allowed window
Return your completed ballot to the town office no earlier than May 26, 2026 and no later than poll-closing on June 9, 2026.
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Confirm receipt if needed
Contact your municipal clerk before June 9, 2026 to confirm acceptance and filing of your absentee ballot.
Frequently asked questions
- When can I pick up an absentee ballot for the Deer Isle–Stonington budget vote?
- Absentee ballots will be available at the Deer Isle and Stonington town offices beginning May 11, 2026.
- What is the last day to return an absentee ballot?
- Absentee ballots must be returned no later than the time polls close on June 9, 2026.
- Can I return my absentee ballot before May 26, 2026?
- No; by state law ballots may not be returned earlier than May 26, 2026.
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Legal terms in this notice
- absentee ballot
- A ballot cast by a voter who cannot attend the polling place in person on election day.
- budget validation referendum
- A public vote to approve or reject a proposed school district budget.
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.