Registered voters who have not voted in past two federal elections asked to verify address

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Secretary of State’s Office mailed postcards in January to 148,000 registered voters who did not cast ballots in the past two federal elections. The postcards are to verify the individual’s residency and eligibility to vote in Maine. The mailing is part of Maine’s routine maintenance of its voter lists under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

Recipients who click the link are sent to a fake website, asked to provide credit card

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warned today of a widespread text scam received by Mainers across the state. Similar text scams have been reported numerous times this year. 

Seat vacant following January 10 death of State Representative Kathy Javner 

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows signed a proclamation announcing a special election for the Maine House District 29 seat will be held on June 9, 2026. The Special Election will correspond with the 2026 Primary Election.

This House seat was previously held by State Representative Kathy Javner, who died on January 10.

Grants up to $10,000 presented to groups across Maine

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, announced the awarding of grants to 14 community groups across Maine. The grants will support communities, organizations, and institutions in commemorating the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

AUGUSTA, MAINE — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a statement today after a letter the leadership of the Maine GOP sent to President of the Maine Senate and the Speaker of House demanding “the establishment of a special investigative committee or impeachment proceedings” was provided to a local newspaper.

Lewiston residents will vote February 24 to fill seat vacated by Kristen Cloutier

AUGUSTA, MAINE – No-excuse absentee voting starts today for the February 24, 2026, Special Election for House District 94. Voters can request an absentee ballot online, by phone and may also vote in person when the Lewiston city clerk’s office is open.   

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today issued a statement on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement making release of the voter file a condition of pulling ICE out of Minnesota: 

“Attorney General Bondi’s letter to Minnesota made explicit what has long been clear: ICE is invading our states and inflicting violence in order to create chaos and control our states and elections. These sinister actions are Donald Trump’s attempt to assume absolute power. 

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