In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting 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.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Maine by October 15. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.
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.
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.