Maine elections, 2017

This page is an overview of Ballotpedia's coverage of the 2017 Maine elections, including a list of offices up for election, links to election results, state election dates and deadlines, an option to look up your candidates by address, as well as an FAQ section. Click on the tabs below to navigate.

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## Contents

* 1 Who is running for election in Maine?
* 2 Offices on the ballot
* 3 Election dates
* 3.1 Statewide election dates
* 3.2 Local election dates
* 4 Frequently asked questions

## Who is running for election in Maine?[edit]

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## Offices on the ballot[edit]

Below is a list of 2017 Maine elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.

U.S. Senate| —

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U.S. House| —
Congress special election| —
Governor| —
Other State Executive| —
State Senate| —
State House| ✓
State Supreme Court| —
Intermediate appellate courts| —
Local Judges| —
School Boards| —
Municipal Government| —
Recalls| ✓
Ballot Measures| ✓
Local Ballot Measures| —

Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope

## Election dates[edit]

Maine election dates, 2017

Statewide election dates in Maine are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.

### Statewide election dates[edit]

January 26, 2017: Ballot measure signature deadline
June 13, 2017: Ballot measures
November 7, 2017: Ballot measures

Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]

### Local election dates

Ballotpedia covers municipal elections in the most-populated counties in the country, school board elections for the top 1,000 districts by enrollment, and local courts down to the county level.

November 7, 2017:
Maine House of Representatives District 56 (General)

Lookup these districts in Ballotpedia's sample ballot lookup tool for more information about the candidates.

## Frequently asked questions[edit]

When do the polls open and close?

6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.

How do primaries work in Maine?

See Primary elections in Maine.

How do I register to vote?

See Voting in Maine.

Is there an early voting period?

See Voting in Maine.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

See Absentee/mail-in voting.

What are the voter ID laws in Maine?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Maine for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

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Footnotes:

1. ↑ Maine.gov, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 6, 2016
2. ↑ Maine.gov, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 6, 2016