Maine

about this state
Maine! Today's political climate today is a lot like your coastline -- rocky and jagged. Hopefully one day it'll be like your lobster rolls, buttery and delicious! What would a buttery political climate look like? We're not sure, but it's probably good. You have a bunch of consequential elections this year, locally and federally and we’re all pulling for you and your lobsters. Here’s everything you need to know to be a voter this year.
BE A VOTERKey Dates
Voter Registration Deadline (by mail)
Voter Registration Deadline (in person at town office or city hall)
Early In Person Absentee Voting
Suggested Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline
Election Day
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register at the voting booth?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
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How do I cast my ballot?
since you last voted…
Since 2020, it’s gotten easier to cast your ballot in Maine. Here are the changes you need to pay attention to:
When making a plan to vote…
- The early voting period has been extended two days, so it now ends on the Thursday before Election Day.
- Maine now has an open primary, which means independents can choose which party primary they would like to participate in.
When casting your vote…
- Voters casting ballots early will need to confirm their address and date of birth at their polling place.
- Student IDs from schools in Maine are now acceptable forms of voter ID.
- Most polling places should now also have drop boxes (if they weren’t already there in 2020).
Moving forward…
- An online voter registration system will be coming your way next year, making it even easier for you to prepare to vote. You’ll just need a Maine driver’s license or the last four digits of your SSN to do so when it’s ready.
Now what?
3 Opportunities
Resources
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Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.
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Get your absentee ballot here!
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Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.
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