Make Your Plan To Vote
Important Dates
November 3rd
Election Day
Choose how you'll vote
Three Ways to Vote in Maine
Pick the option that fits best.
In Person on Election Day
Tuesday, November 3
Go to your assigned polling place. Not sure where it is? Look it up here.
In-Person Absentee (Early Voting)
October 5 - October 29
Registered voters can vote in-person absentee before Election Day at their city or town clerk's office.
Absentee / Mail-in Voting
Request by October 29, 5 PM
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot to fill out at home. Ballots can be returned via postal mail, deposited in a municipal secure ballot drop box, or returned in person to the local clerk's office.
WHAT TO BRING
voter id requirements
What you need:
If you're registering for the first time
Bring Two Things
Register in person (including same-day on Election Day), online, or by mail. When you register, you'll need:
1. PROOF OF IDENTITY — one of:
- Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID)
- Student photo ID from an approved Maine institution
- Maine driver’s license/ID number or last four digits of Social Security Number
2. PROOF OF RESIDENCY — showing your current address:
- Maine driver’s license or state ID
- Utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck
- Vehicle registration, tax document, or other official mail