The next election in Maine is Maine General Election on .
More than 452 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to county offices like Waldo County Probate Judge.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Maine by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Maine varies based on the method of registration:
Bring documentation to prove your identity. Accepted documents include a current utility bill, driver's license or ID, bank statement, paycheck stub, student ID for a higher education institution in Maine. In addition, any government document with your name and address will do.
You must list your valid Maine driver's license number. If you don't have a valid Maine driver's license, then you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Voters who don't have either of these forms of ID must write 'NONE' in this space. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You'll need to enter your Maine driver's license or ID number.
Bring documents to prove your identity and Maine residency. You can show a current utility bill, or use your driver's license or ID, bank statement or paycheck stub. Any government document with your name and address will do.
Residents of Maine can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
For the upcoming Maine General Election, your voter registration application must be:
You may register to vote in person at a town office or city hall through Election Day.
Yes, Maine has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
Yes, in Maine, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.
Maine residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Maine, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Maine gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Maine General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Maine’s Secretary of State website.
For the Maine General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Counties in Maine choose their own start dates. The date above is the earliest possible start date. The actual start date in your local area might differ.
Maine does not require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day. As long as you have registered to vote in the precinct and show up at the correct polling place, you should be able to vote. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
Election Day voting hours are 6AM-8PM at all polling places statewide in Maine.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Maine, you can find more information on this page from Maine’s Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.
According to the Maine Secretary of State, all registered Maine voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person as long as your mailed ballot has not already been received.
Maine requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Maine’s ballot tracker on this site. Please note that the tracker is not updated instantaneously; the information is accessible to you after your municipal clerk enters the updates.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voting Residence Fact Sheet | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed July 22, 2024.
Voter Information Lookup Service | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed July 22, 2024.
Voter Guide | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed August 7th, 2024.
Accessible Voting System | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed August 7th, 2024.
Absentee Ballot Request Status | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Absentee Voting Guide | Maine Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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