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VOTING IN MAINE

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: You can vote at age 17 in a primary if you'll be 18 by the next general election.
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 17 to register.

To register to vote in the State of Maine, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Have established and maintain a residence in the municipality where the person intends to register to vote
  • Be at least 17 years of age (must be 18 years old to vote)

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

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. Mail-in registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.

In Person​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. However, there is no registration deadline when registering to vote in person at the town office or city hall. The deadline for mail registrations and voter registration drives is the 21st day before the election. 21-A M.R.S.A.,§112-A, §121-A, §122

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. However, there is no registration deadline when registering to vote in person at the town office or city hall. The deadline for mail registrations and voter registration drives is the 21st day before the election. 21-A M.R.S.A.,§112-A, §121-A, §122

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.

Other ways to register to vote​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? NO

First Time Voters​

  • New voters who register by mail must provide a copy of certain identity documents with the completed registration form. The mail-in registrant may submit a copy of a Maine Driver’s License or other valid photo ID, a current utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck stub or other government document that shows the voter’s current name and address.

Maine has NO voter identification Law enacted​

  • If you are registered to vote in Maine, you do not need to show ID to get your ballot

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • Find out your voting districts.
    • View Candidates for State Ballot
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • And more