In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day. Same-day voter registration is available in-person on Election Day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 31 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Maine with an absentee ballot between OCTOBER 6 – OCTOBER 31. Same-day voter registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register to vote in Maine at your local DMV and other State Agencies by October 29. Same-day registration is also available during early voting, through October 31, and on Election Day, November 5.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Maine?
To register to vote in Maine you must:
- Be a U.S citizen
- Be a resident of Maine and your election district
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes! Maine offers same-day voter registration. Visit a polling location on Election Day, November 5, to register.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 15.
- Maine also offers same-day voter registration on Election Day, November 5. Visit a polling location to register.
What do I need to bring to vote?
If you are registered to vote in Maine, you can vote without needing to show ID to get a ballot.
If you are NOT registered to vote on election day, same-day registration is offered to those who have a government-issued photo ID.
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.