Elections & Voting
Maine has a long-standing tradition of outstanding civic involvement and voter turnout. Maine voter turnout has been among the highest in the nation during the past few presidential elections.
Maine Election Information
2008 Maine Election Information
- Maine Elections Division
This division of the Secretary of State's Office is responsible for overseeing state elections.
- Maine Elections FAQ
Answers to common questions about voting, absentee ballots, and voter registration in Maine. Candidates, ballot details, and election day information.
- Maine Voter Information Lookup
Find your polling place and the candidates who will be on your ballot in the November election.
- Voter Rights
Maine has one of the most accessible voting processes in the country.
- Voter Registration
- Absentee Voting
Information about absentee voting. Use the online Absentee Ballot Request service for an absentee ballot application that can be filled on screen, then printed, signed, and mailed to your municipal clerk.
- Electoral Districts
- Maine Ethics & Election Practices
Learn about Maine's regulation of campaign practices and ethics in elections, including the Clean Election Act.
- Vote in Honor of a Veteran
Order a button for election day to honor a veteran, read tributes to veterans, or submit your own tribute to a veteran.
National Election Information
- League of Women Voters
- Project Vote Smart
Information about candidates and elected officials, as well as general election resources.
- Electoral College
A great resource from the National Archives for understanding how the Electoral College works and its role in the presidential election.
- Center for Responsive Politics
Information about the role of money in US elections.
- Campaign Finance Information Center
A site dedicated to helping journalists "follow the campaign money trail" on the national, state and local levels.
- FactCheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
