An "office where, as of the final date for filing primary nomination petitions, either: A. Only members of one party have filed as candidates for nomination for that office; or B. Only one unenrolled nominee has filed as a candidate for that office." Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-1(46).
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An "office where, as of the final date for filing primary nomination petitions, either: A. Only members of one party have filed as candidates for nomination for that office; or B. Only one unenrolled nominee has filed as a candidate for that office." Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-1(46).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Uncontested Office. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/uncontested-office
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