Maine General Election

Maine offers online voter registration.To register online in Maine, you need to provide at least ONE of the following: Maine driver’s license number, Maine state ID card number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Maine driver’s license, Maine state ID card, or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Maine allows voter registration on Election Day. Contact your local election office for more information and when and where to register on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Maine Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Maine Secretary of State.

View official ballot information on the Maine Secretary of State website, if available.

Secretary of State111 Sewall St., 4th Floor Augusta, ME 04330Telephone: (207) 624-7736

If you've voted in Maine before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail and didn't provide a copy of your ID when you registered, you may need to show one of these documents to vote. Acceptable forms include: Maine driver's license Maine state ID card current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you registeredVoters without ID: If you don't have ID or proof of residence, you can cast a challenged ballot. You may be asked to provide ID after the election for your ballot to count.

To register in Maine you must: be a United States citizenbe a resident of Maine and the municipality in which you want to vote be at least 16 years old (you must be at least 18 years old to vote, except that you may vote in a primary election if you are 17 and will be 18 by the General Election) Watch this video about who can register to vote from the Maine Secretary of State.

Call your local election office to make sure that you’re registered to vote. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be received by Oct 13.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Maine. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov