Maine Voter Registration Application (revised 1/2026) - (PDF) - (Word)
Guidelines for Completing the 2026 Maine Voter Registration Application (PDF)
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
November 3, 2026 - General Election
The General Election Candidate's List below includes primary winners as well as non-party candidates. Primary winners who withdrew after the primary have been removed from the Candidate's List but are listed in the 2026 Candidate Withdrawals and Replacement Nominations listing. Replacement candidates will be added to both lists as nominations are received by the Division of Elections. The filing deadline for replacement candidates is July 27, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
2026 General Election Candidate's List (Excel) 7/24/2026
2026 Candidate Withdrawals and Replacement Candidate Nominations (PDF) 7/24/2026
Special County Elections
Two counties will hold special elections to fill vacancies due to the resignation of the incumbent prior to the end of the term. The Governor made appointments to fill the vacancy until the end of 2026. The filing deadline for these offices is July 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. Candidate lists will be updated as candidates file.
- Piscataquis County Commissioner District 3
- Sagadahoc County Register of Probate
2026 Special County Elections Candidate's List (Excel) 7/22/2026
2026 County Offices Appearing on Ballot by Election Cycle (PDF) revised 2/27/2026
2026 Office Abbreviation Key (PDF)
Becoming a Write-in Candidate
The filing deadline to become a Write-In candidate on the November 3, 2026 General Election will be 70 days before the election, Tuesday, August 25, 2026 by 5pm. Write-in forms will be made available upon request mid-July at the earliest. Interested candidates must contact the Division of Elections directly by emailing cec.officials@maine.gov and include the office in which they are seeking candidacy.
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 four qualified parties: Democratic, Green Independent, Libertarian, 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 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