PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city was scheduled to hold another local election with some coronavirus protocols in place on Tuesday.
Portland’s municipal election included a crowded field for Charter Commission and a referendum on the school budget. City officials said polling places would be open and they would look the same as they did in November.
That meant booths were spread apart, election workers wore masks and sanitation measures were in effect. The city also encouraged residents to use absentee ballots if they preferred. The last day to request an absentee ballot was June 4 for most people.
“Polling locations will look different in light of COVID-19 safety measures. This means that booths will be spread out, hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray will be plentiful, and election workers will have plexiglass barriers, face shields, and masks,” the city said on its website.
City officials said voters were encouraged but not required to wear a mask. Polls were scheduled to close at 8 p.m. That’s also when absentee ballots were due back.
