Maine
Am I eligible to vote in Maine?
To be eligible to vote in Maine, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age* on Election Day, and a resident of Maine and of the municipality in which you seek to register.
When is Maine's voter registration deadline?
There is no deadline for registering to vote in person. If you want to register to vote by mail, you must do so before the close of business on the 21st day before the election.
How do I request an absentee ballot in Maine?
Any registered voter can choose to cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person. You must submit an Absentee Ballot Request to your municipal clerk or the Secretary of State. You can apply:
As early as three months before Election Day
Up until the third business day before the election
Unless special circumstances exist, such as unexpected absence, physical disability, inability to travel to the polls or incapacity or illness. If you wish to receive your absentee ballot by mail, request it in time to have it mailed to you.
If you are a military member or are living overseas, use the FVAP website to request an absentee ballot.
What special accommodations are available?
Every polling place must have at least one accessible voting station. Maine uses an accessible voting system called ExpressVote to assist voters with disabilities. The ExpressVote is a tabletop ballot marking device that allows users to navigate a ballot using a touchscreen or a keypad with audio. The system generates a ballot that can then be used in the scanner found at most Maine polling places.
Maine strives to provide an accessible voting process. Polling places are required to be handicapped accessible, but if you are concerned about accessibility, you can discuss the situation with the local clerk or warden. If you cannot resolve the issue, contact the Elections Division at 207-624-7650 or 1-888-868-3763.
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Mar 5, 2024 - Maine Presidential Primary
Jun 11, 2024 - Maine State Primary
November 5, 2024 - General Election
