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VOTING GUIDE

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ELECTION DAY IS ALMOST HERE

find your polling place

polls close at 8:00 pm

opening hours differ by municipality

This
november
is election day

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READY TO CAST YOUR VOTE?

Find your polling place or request an absentee ballot using Maine's official tools.

FIND MY POLLING PLACE ABSENTEE BALLOT
Your 2026 Voting Guide

HOW TO VOTE IN MAINE.

Voting should be simple. Whether you're voting on Election Day or casting an absentee ballot, here's everything you need to make your voice heard.

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CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION

Contact your town or city clerk to confirm you're registered to vote. If you've moved, make sure your address is up to date.

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NOT REGISTERED?

You can register in person through Election Day, November 3. Bring the required identification and proof of Maine residence.

Standard online and mail registration deadlines were October 13.
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FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Find the voting location assigned to your residential address using Maine's official voter lookup tool.

Polls close at 8 PM. Opening times vary by municipality.
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CHOOSE HOW TO VOTE

In person: Vote on November 3 at your polling location.

Absentee: Request a ballot or vote early at your municipal clerk's office.

October 29 is the standard deadline for requesting or casting an absentee ballot early.
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MARK YOUR BALLOT

Follow the instructions printed on your ballot. Fill in the oval next to your choice. Ask an election worker for assistance if you need help or make a mistake.

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TURN IN YOUR BALLOT

At the polls, follow the instructions to submit your ballot.

Absentee ballots must be received by 8 PM on November 3 by your municipal clerk.

Official election information: Maine Secretary of State
ELECTION DAY 2026

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE.

Select your city or town to view its Election Day polling locations.

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Source: Maine Secretary of State - November 3, 2026 Voting Place Report