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Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election, unless special circumstances exist. Contact the municipal clerk at 207-563-5270 or go to the state’s website for more information. https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/absenteeguide.html

You may apply for an absentee ballot the following ways:

  • You can make a telephone request for your own ballot, which will be mailed to the address you provide to the clerk.
  • You can request your own ballot electronically using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request service. The ballot will be mailed to the address you provide.  The approved online form can be found at the following web site:  http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl
  • You can make a written request for you or a family member by completing an absentee ballot application. Applications are available at the Clerk’s Office or by clicking here.  NOTE:  Ballots obtained by the voter or an immediate family member do not require witnesses, unless the voter receives assistance from another person in reading or marking the ballot.
  • You can make a written request for a “third person” (someone other than the voter or the voter’s immediate family member) to obtain and hand-deliver an absentee ballot.  NOTE:  You must designate, in a written request or application, the specific third person who will handle and deliver the ballot. Only this designated third person may handle the absentee ballot.  Ballots cast in this way must be witnessed by either a notary public, a municipal clerk, a clerk of courts, or 2 other witnesses.

Voted absentee ballots may be dropped off at the Clerk's Office or the secure dropbox (located to the left of the front door) or may be returned by mail.

You may vote absentee at the clerk's office as soon as absentee ballots are available. Absentee ballots are available at least 30 days before the election at the municipal clerk's office. You don't need to complete an application if you vote in person at the clerk's office. The deadline for absentee voting, unless special circumstances exist, is the 3rd business day before the election.

To be counted, voted absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Serve as a poll worker

Every town and city in Maine needs citizens like you to help administer the election. Visit the Maine Election Worker Recruitment webpage for more information about the qualifications, duties and benefits of helping your town at the polls on Election Day.

Rank Choice Voting

The following video provides an explanation of the voting process of a RCV election.  For more information about rank choice voting (including a Fact Sheet and FAQ's)  click here.