How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Maine, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Maine election website or call (207) 624-7736 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
Read our voting FAQ
Important Dates - State Primary
Voting Information for Maine
Don’t miss your next election!
Maine voters have options for voter registration for the June 9th state primary election! You can register to vote by-mail through May 19th, or in-person on election day. If you would prefer to vote-by-mail, you must submit an application by June 4th, no excuse required.
Presidential Primaries
By party rules, only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in its state primary. Please see Maine’s Democratic Party and Republican Party websites for details.
In 2020, Maine will transition from holding a caucus to a primary system presidential preference elections. In order to participate in an existing Maine voters who have previously been registered with another party must make sure they are affiliated with their party of choice fifteen days before the election. The party affiliation date is February 17, 2020.
New voters and those previously unaffiliated may register to vote and declare their party up to the election day, including in person at the polling location.
Statewide Primaries
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Find Your RepresentativesEarly Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: May 11th to June 4th
You can vote in-person at your municipal clerk’s office from May 11th to June 4th, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.
To vote absentee-by-mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 4th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by election day.
The absentee ballot by-mail application period opens 90 days before the election. You must submit an application for each election.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Maine
Do Voters Need ID?
- No, voters do not need an ID
- First time voters need ID
- Student IDs accepted
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Maine.
Pre-registration
- The pre-registration age is 17
- You can vote at age 17 in primary elections if you're 18 by the general election
Youth participation is affected by changing state legislation or party rules. If we are not up to date please let us know.