What are the deadlines for returning an absentee ballot?

You may return absentee ballots 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 when received?

No. Ballots received by the municipal clerk cannot be processed or counted until after the district budget meeting or before polls close, per statute.

Public Hearing — Deer Isle

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Absentee ballots for the Deer Isle–Stonington CSD 2026–2027 budget validation referendum will be available May 11, 2026 at town offices and must be returned between May 26, 2026 and when polls close on June 9, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Absentee ballots available May 11, 2026
Return earliest: May 26, 2026
Return latest: polls close June 9, 2026
Ballots not counted until after district budget meeting

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Deer Isle

Research context

4 public hearing notices in Deer Isle (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not return an absentee ballot between May 26 and the close of polls on June 9, 2026, your vote will not be counted in the budget referendum.

What to do next

1
Pick up an absentee ballot
Visit the Deer Isle or Stonington town office starting May 11, 2026 to obtain a ballot.
2
Return your completed ballot on time
Deliver your completed absentee ballot to the municipal clerk no earlier than May 26, 2026 and by the close of polls on June 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When can I pick up an absentee ballot for the Deer Isle–Stonington budget referendum?: Absentee ballots will be available at the Deer Isle and Stonington town offices beginning May 11, 2026.
What are the deadlines for returning an absentee ballot?: You may return absentee ballots 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 when received?: No. Ballots received by the municipal clerk cannot be processed or counted until after the district budget meeting or before polls close, per statute.

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Legal terms in this notice

budget validation referendum: A public vote to approve or reject a school district budget proposed for the upcoming year.
absentee ballot: A ballot submitted by a voter who cannot be present at the polling place on election day.
municipal clerk: The local official responsible for administering elections and receiving ballots at the town office.

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.

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Notice

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