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Upcoming Elections

Maine Voter Registration Application (revised 1/2025) - (PDF) - (Word)

Guidelines for Completing the 2025 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

2026 Elections

February 24, 2026  - Special Election

Due to a vacancy in Rep. to the Legislature, District 94, the following Proclamation was issued by the Governor on 12/1/25 to authorize a Special Election to fill the vacancy. Proclamation

June 9, 2026 - Primary Election

November 3, 2026 - General Election 

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 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