Register to Vote

Who can register and vote in Maine?

To register, you must be a United States citizen, at least 17 years of age, and have established a fixed principal home in Maine. 

To vote in a Referendum or General Election, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age. A 17-year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election.

How do I register to vote?

You simply fill out a voter registration card. A valuable resource with detailed instructions is:

State of Maine Voter Guide

Where do I go to register?

You can register to vote at your town office or city hall, through any Motor Vehicle branch office, in most state and federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives.

Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or city hall, or sent to the Secretary of State's Office in Augusta.

When is the next STATEWIDE election?

2023 Election

November 7, 2023 - Referendum Election
Referendum Elections are held to provide Maine's citizens an opportunity to vote on People's Veto Referenda, Direct Initiatives of Legislation (i.e. Citizen Initiatives), Bond Issues, other referenda proposed by the Legislature, and Constitutional Amendments. Referendum elections are an important part of the heritage of public participation in Maine.

2024 Elections

March 5, 2024 - Potential Presidential Primary
(The qualified parties will certify by October 1, 2023, whether they will have a presidential primary election)

June 11, 2024 - State Primary Election
Primary Elections determine each qualified party?s nomination of candidates for federal offices and State and County offices. Party candidates who are elected at the Primary qualify to appear on the November General Election ballot.

November 5, 2024 - Presidential General Election
The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

 

 
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