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Town of South Bristol Proposal One: 4-year term for town supervisor

On the ballot in
Town of South Bristol
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Proposition to increase Town Supervisor's term from two years to four years. Shall the term for the elective office of Town Supervisor be changed from two (2) years to four (4) years beginning with the biennial town election to be held in 2028?

A “Yes” vote means

The South Bristol town supervisor's term becomes four years, starting with the town election held in 2028.

A “No” vote means

The South Bristol town supervisor's term stays at two years.

Printed on the Town of South Bristol ONLY page of the sample ballot images. The ballot also says: A "Yes" vote approves increasing the term of office to four years. A "No" vote keeps the current terms of office for this position.

Sources

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