Voting in
Maine
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Maine offers same-day voter registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and uses ranked choice voting for federal elections. No photo ID is required. Early absentee voting is available at town offices up to 30 days before the election.
Upcoming Elections in Maine
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Maine does not require photo ID to vote. Voters state their name and address and sign the voting list at the polls.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Maine uses ranked choice voting for federal elections
- Same-day voter registration is available at the polls on Election Day
- No photo ID is required to vote
- No-excuse absentee voting is available
- Early absentee voting begins up to 30 days before the election at town offices
Official Resources
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