Voting In Maine

Maine law makes it easy to cast an absentee ballot. You don't have to be out-of-town or have any other reason to take advantage of this easy way to vote at a time that is most convenient for you.

• Early Voting: Any registered voter may cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person at a voting place on Election Day.
  • You may vote absentee at the clerk's office as soon as absentee ballots are available.
  • You don't need to complete an application if you vote in person at the clerk's office.
• Absentee Voting: Absentee ballots are available at least 30 days before the election at the municipal clerk's office.
  • You can request your own ballot electronically using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request service.
  • You can request an accessible absentee ballot here.
• Deadline for absentee voting: In the presence of the clerk, unless special circumstances exist, is the Thursday before the election, November 3rd, 2022.
• Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: The deadline to request an absentee ballot or vote in the presence of the clerk is 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the election, November 3, 2022.