Elections and Voter Information

Beginning January 1, 2024, Maine is transitioning from a closed primary system to a semi-open primary.  This means unenrolled voters will now be able to participate in primaries.  The definition of an unenrolled voter is a vote who is not enrolled in a party.  Unenrolled voters will be able to vote in one party's primary.  Below is a list of ballot options based on party enrollment. 

Voter Enrollment Status Ballot Options

• Unenrolled:  May select either a Democratic or Republican ballot
• Democratic:  No ballot selection - must receive Democratic ballot
• Green Independent:  No ballot selection - Party not participating in Primary
• Libertarian:  No ballot selection - Party not participating in Primary
• Republican:  No ballot selection - must receive Republican ballot

No Labels: (qualifying) No ballot selection (qualifying party).  If No Labels becomes "qualified" in January, the party will still not be participating in the primary. 

Absentee Voting Guide:

• Request your Absentee Ballot Electronically (click here)
• Track your Absentee Ballot (click here)
• Accessible Absentee Voting (click here): As of October 2, 2020, the accessible absentee ballot is available as an option on the online absentee ballot request page. This page is activated to receive ballot requests 3 months prior to each election. The Department of the Secretary of State developed this new service in coordination with Maine’s online service provider, InforME, with input from advocates at Disability Rights Maine. It is intended for voters with print disabilities, which may include vision impairment or blindness, physical dexterity limitations, learning disabilities or cognitive impairment, all of which prevent the individual from independently marking a paper ballot.
• Voter Eligibility: In order to vote in Maine, you must first register to vote. You can vote in Maine if you are:

1. A citizen of the United States;
2. An established resident in the town where you intend to register and vote;
3. At least 18 years of age.

You cannot be turned away from your voting place if you meet the requirements listed above.

• Your Voting Rights:

1. Registered voters are not required to show ID in order to vote.
2. You must be allowed to vote on a challenged ballot even if you don't have ID or proof of where you live.
3. As of January 1, 2020, you may pre-register when you are 16, but you must be 18 years old to vote.
4. Registered voters who are 17 years old may vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election.

Questions?

Voters with questions can call the State's Elections Division in Augusta at (207) 624-7650.

Voters can also call the toll-free election protection hot-line, 1-866-OUR-VOTE. The Election Protection Voter Empowerment Program is a coordinated nonpartisan effort to address obstructions of voting rights.