Upcoming Elections
Maine Voter Registration Application (revised 1/2024) - Fillable PDF - Word
Instructions for completing the Maine Voter Registration Application
After completing and signing the voter registration application, voters are encouraged to mail it or deliver it directly to the Municipal Clerk or Registrar of Voters in the municipality where they live, to avoid delays in processing. (See the link to the Listing of Municipal Clerks/Registrars below.)
Listing of Municipal Clerks and Registrars and Office Addresses
2024 Elections
November 5, 2024 - General Election and Referendum Election
The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. In 2024, Maine voters will elect the President, one of Maine’s two United States Senators, Maine’s two Representatives to Congress, all members of the Maine Legislature (State Senators and State Representatives) and certain county officers. County officers will vary depending on the county, but include the following: Judge of Probate, Register of Probate, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney and County Commissioner.
Online Absentee Ballot Request Service
Track your Online Absentee Ballot Request
Absentee Ballot Request Application (pdf)
Municipal Office Hours & Absentee Drop Box Locations PDF | Excel
Voting Place Report (Revised 9/27/2024) PDF | Excel
2024 General Candidate List – As of September 4, 2024
2024 General Election Withdrawal List – As of August 27, 2024
2024 General Election Declared Write-in Candidates – As of August 27, 2024
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.
November 5, 2024 Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election PDF | Word
November 2024 Ballot Questions
Serve as a poll worker
Every town and city in Maine needs citizens like you to help administer the election. Visit the Maine Election Worker Recruitment webpage for more information about the qualifications, duties and benefits of helping your town at the polls on Election Day.
Maine Political Parties
Maine currently has five qualified parties: Democratic, Green Independent, Libertarian, No Labels and Republican that may participate in primary elections. (Note: although some unenrolled candidates choose to designate themselves as "Independent," there is no "Independent" party in Maine.)
Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV)
Ranked-choice voting will be used in the 2024 Presidential Primary, State Primary and General elections (for federal offices only). Visit our RCV Resources page for more information about ranked-choice voting, including Frequently Asked Questions and sample ballots.
Municipal Elections and Town Meetings
The Department of the Secretary of State and the state's Elections Division does not oversee local elections or town meetings. Depending on a municipality's governance structure, these elections are governed by Title 30-A, Municipalities and Counties and/or the municipality's charter. Questions about a municipality's local elections or town meetings should be directed to the municipal clerk.
Contact the Elections Division
207-624-7650
cec.elections@maine.gov