§ Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 21-A, § 700Posting unofficial results

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As soon as practicable after the election return is prepared under section 711 , if a secure place is available at the voting place or municipal office where the public may view a paper copy of the unofficial election results even when the voting place or municipal office is closed, an election official shall post a paper copy of the unofficial results of the election. For elections determined by ranked‑choice voting, an election official shall post a paper copy of the results of the first choice votes cast.

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