Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register online, by mail, through the BMV, or in person. Method-specific advance deadlines differ; local in-person registration remains available through Election Day. Bring evidence of identity and residence.
Mail or third-person registration receipt deadline
Your town or city must receive the application by close of business October 13.
No excuse is needed for an absentee ballot during the ordinary request period. Apply online or through your municipal clerk. After October 29, special-circumstance rules apply; the ordinary ballot-return deadline remains Election Day.
No-excuse absentee request deadline
Your clerk must receive the request by close of business October 29; special-circumstance exceptions may apply.
November 3, 2026. Poll hours: Opening times vary by town; all polls close at 8 p.m.. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Eastern time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Maine election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
Maine voter information lookup
Use Maine’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Maine's current statewide calendar includes Maine General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Unenrolled voters may select one party’s primary without enrolling. Enrolled voters use their party’s ballot; changing enrollment must occur at least 15 days before the primary.
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