The State of Maine distributed results from 2,262 ballots cast by Uniformed Service and Overseas Voters (UOCAVA) and which were tallied Nov. 4.

Uniformed Service Voters are 
• Active duty military and their dependents (U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps)
• Coast Guard
• Commissioned corps of the U.S. public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• The Merchant Marine

Overseas Voters are U.S. citizens living outside of the United States who was qualified or would be qualified to vote in their place of residence in Maine prior to leaving the U.S.

The results follow:

Question 1, changes to absentee ballot voting:

Yes: 187

No:  2,067

Blank – 8 

Question 2, Dangerous weapons prohibitions

Yes: 2,081

No: 171

Blank – 10

Somerset County Referendum Question: Shall the Somerset Register of Deeds position be changed from an elected position to a position selected through a competitive hiring process, then appointed by the Board of Commissioners?

Yes – 21

No – 14

Blank – 4

Washington County Bond Question: Shall the County Commissioners be authorized to issue general obligation securities of the County in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to provide a source of funds to be drawn as needed to cover budgetary shortfalls and emergency expenses as they may occur from time to time in any fiscal year, as determined by the County Commissioners in their discretion, including the authority and discretion to fix the dates, maturities, interest rates, denominations, calls for redemption (with or without premium), form, and other details of said securities, and including authority to execute and deliver the securities on behalf of the County?

Yes – 40

No – 24

Blank – 2