Elections Center
State Election Guide
Maine 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
For municipalities with a population of 500 or more – the polls can open between 6:00 am and 8:00 a.m. For municipalities with a population of less than 500 – the polls can open between 6:00 am and 10:00 am. , Local officials can give you the exact opening time for your municipality. All voting places close at 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your polling place location, find out your voting districts., and view candidates for state ballot.
Maine's current statewide calendar includes Maine General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
The State of Maine is using ranked-choice voting for all of Maine's state-level primary elections, and in general elections ONLY for federal offices, including the office of U.S. President. However, Maine Republican Party has officially announced the party’s...
Election Calendar
Maine General Election 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Maine General Election 2026 source
Nonparty candidates gain access directly to the General Election ballot by gathering a specified number of signatures on nonparty nomination petitions between January 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 and must submit these...
In-person absentee voting available as soon as absentee ballots are ready (30-45 days before election). Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or city hall, or sent to the Secretary of State's Office in Augusta. Mail-in registration must be received 21 days before Election...
Early voting ends Three business days before election, unless the voter has an acceptable excuse. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. However, there is no registration deadline when registering to vote in person at the town office or city hall. The deadline for mail...
Election Day Rules
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Maine state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
If you’re not voting for the first time in Maine, you don’t need to provide ID to vote in person.
Voter ID: No document required to vote
Yes. Maine lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. However, there is no registration deadline when registering to vote in person at the town office or city hall. The deadline for mail registrations and voter registration drives is the 21st day before the election. 21-A M.R.S.A.,§112-A, §121-A, §122