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## Contents

* 1 Voter registration
* 1.1 Eligibility and registration details
* 2 In-person voting
* 2.1 Poll times
* 2.2 Voter identification
* 2.3 Early voting
* 3 Absentee/mail-in voting
* 4 Local election officials
* 5 Voting rules for people convicted of a felony
* 6 Election administration agencies
* 6.1 Election agencies
* 7 Ballotpedia's Election Administration Legislation Tracker
* 8 State of Election Administration Legislation Reports
* 9 The Ballot Bulletin
* 9.1 Recent issues
* 9.2 Subscribe
* 10 Ballotpedia's election coverage
* 11 See also
* 11.1 Elections in Maine
* 12 External links
* 13 Footnotes

The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Maine:

* Voter registration details, including deadlines and eligibility requirements.
* In-person voting details, including identification requirements, poll times, and early voting provisions.
* Absentee/mail-in voting deadlines and rules.
* Details about voting rules for people convicted of a felony.
* Contact information election agencies.
* Summaries of noteworthy policy-related events.

See Election administration in Maine for additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

Do you have questions about your elections? Looking for information about your local election official? Click here to use U.S. Vote Foundation’s election official lookup tool.

## Voter registration[edit]

The table below displays voter registration information specific to Maine's 2024 election cycle.

Voter registration in Maine: June 11, 2024, election.

Could people register to vote online? If so, what was the link?

N/A

Could voters check their registration status online? If so, what was the link?

www.maine.gov

Could voters update their registration online? If so, what was the link?

N/A

What was the deadline for registering in person?

June 11, 2024

What was the deadline for registering by mail?

May 21, 2024

Was the mail-in registration deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What was the online registration deadline, if available?

May 21, 2024

Was Election Day registration available?

Yes

Was same-day registration available during early voting?

N/A

Voter registration in Maine: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

Could people register to vote online? If so, what was the link?

N/A

Could voters check their registration status online? If so, what was the link?

www.maine.gov

Could voters update their registration online? If so, what was the link?

N/A

What was the deadline for registering in person?

Nov. 5, 2024

What was the deadline for registering by mail?

Oct. 15, 2024

Was the mail-in registration deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What was the online registration deadline, if available?

Oct. 15, 2024

Was Election Day registration available?

Yes

Was same-day registration available during early voting?

N/A

### Eligibility and registration details[edit]

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To register to vote in Maine, one must be "a United States citizen, at least 16 years of age to pre-register to vote, and have established a fixed principal home in Maine. To vote in a Referendum or General Election, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age. A 17 year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election."[1]

Voters can return completed registration cards in person or by mail to their town office or city hall, any Motor Vehicle branch office, most state & federal social service agencies, or a voter registration drive. There is no deadline for voter registration if completed in person. If registering by mail, the deadline is 21 days prior to the election.[1]

When registering for the first time in Maine, voters must provide documents verifying their identity and residence. The following documents are acceptable identification for the purpose of registering to vote:

* Government ID with a photo (i.e. driver’s license, State ID, valid U.S. Passport, military ID, ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe)
* Government ID without photo (i.e. certified birth certificate or signed Social Security card)
* Other official document showing the name and address of voter (i.e. eligibility for public benefits, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck)
* Student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine
* Maine driver’s license number or last four digits of Social Security Number[1]

## In-person voting[edit]

The table below displays in-person voting information specific to Maine's 2024 election cycle.

In-person voting in Maine: June 11, 2024, election.

Were all voters required to show ID?

N/A

What kinds of ID were accepted?

N/A

Where could voters learn more about the state's voter ID requirements?

www.maine.gov

When did early voting start?

May 12, 2024

When did early voting end?

June 6, 2024

Where can I find early voting locations?

N/A

Was weekend voting available?

N/A

Where could voters learn more about early voting?

N/A

What were the poll times on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Where can I find voting locations?

www.maine.gov

In-person voting in Maine: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

Were all voters required to show ID?

N/A

What kinds of ID were accepted?

N/A

Where could voters learn more about the state's voter ID requirements?

www.maine.gov

When did early voting start?

Oct. 6, 2024

When did early voting end?

Oct. 31, 2024

Where can I find early voting locations?

www.maine.gov

Was weekend voting available?

N/A

Where could voters learn more about early voting?

www.maine.gov

What were the poll times on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Where can I find voting locations?

www.maine.gov

### Poll times[edit]

See also: State poll opening and closing times

In Maine, municipalities with a population of 500 or more open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., while municipalities with a population of less than 500 open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All polls close at 8:00 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[2]

### Voter identification[edit]

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Maine does not require voters to present identification while voting. If a voter registers to vote on Election Day, he or she must provide identification and proof of residence.[3]

### Early voting[edit]

See also: Early voting

Maine permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.

As of February 2024, 47 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.

## Absentee/mail-in voting[edit]

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

The table below displays absentee voting information specific to Maine's 2024 election cycle.

Absentee voting in Maine: June 11, 2024, election.

Were there limits on who can request a ballot?

N/A

What was the deadline for requesting a ballot by mail?

June 6, 2024

Was the request deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What was the deadline for returning a voted ballot by mail?

June 11, 2024

Was the return deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

Were there notary or witness requirements?

N/A

Absentee voting in Maine: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

Were there limits on who can request a ballot?

What was the deadline for requesting a ballot by mail?

Oct. 31, 2024

Was the request deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What was the deadline for returning a voted ballot by mail?

Nov. 5, 2024

Was the return deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

Were there notary or witness requirements?

N/A

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Maine. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.[4]

To vote absentee, an application must be received by election officials no earlier than three months prior to the election and no later than the third business day before the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by election officials by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.[4]

## Local election officials[edit]

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## Voting rules for people convicted of a felony[edit]

See also: Voting rights for people convicted of a felony

In Maine, people convicted of a felony who are incarcerated retain their right to vote. These individuals may cast a vote while incarcerated for the municipality they resided in prior to their incarceration.[5]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[6]

## Election administration agencies[edit]

### Election agencies[edit]

Seal of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

See also: State election agencies

Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Maine can contact the following local, state, and federal agencies.

Maine Municipal Clerks and Registrars

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Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions

101 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333-0101

Phone: 207-624-7736

Fax: 207-287-5428

Email: cec.elections@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/index.html

Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices

Physical Address: 45 Memorial Circle, 2nd Floor

Augusta, Maine 04330

Mailing Address: 135 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Phone: 207-287-4179

Fax: 207-287-6775

Email: ethics@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/ethics/

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471
Email: clearinghouse@eac.gov
Website: https://www.eac.gov

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## State of Election Administration Legislation Reports[edit]

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## The Ballot Bulletin[edit]

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## See also[edit]

* State of Election Administration Legislation Reports
* Voter ID in Maine
* Election administration in Maine
* Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Maine

### Elections in Maine[edit]

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## External links[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "State of Maine Voter Guide," accessed April 14, 2023
2. ↑ Maine Revised Statutes, "Title 21-A, Chapter 9, Section 626," accessed April 14, 2023
3. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Your Right to Vote in Maine," accessed April 15, 2023
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maine.gov, "Absentee Voting Guide," April 15, 2023
5. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Voter information," accessed August 22, 2024
6. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023

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