Maine

Voting Guide.

Maine allows Election Day registration at town offices and polling places. The state uses ranked-choice voting for federal elections and offers in-person absentee voting at municipal clerks.

Last verified · June 15, 2026

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Key details for your state.

Registration deadline
21 days before Election Day (mail). Same-day registration available in person at your town office or polling place through Election Day.
Early voting
In-person absentee voting (functionally early voting) available 30 days before Election Day at municipal clerks.
Absentee / mail-in
Request by 3 business days before Election Day (or any time with an accepted reason). Ballot must be received by 8:00 PM Election Day.
ID requirements
Generally no ID required. First-time voters who registered by mail without verified ID may need to show ID.
Election Day hours
Polls close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Opening times vary by municipality (typically 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM).

Extra info:

  • Maine allows Election Day registration at every polling place — bring proof of residence and ID.
  • Maine uses ranked-choice voting (RCV) in federal elections and party primaries.
  • Polling place opening times vary — check with your town clerk.

All information on this page comes from the Maine Secretary of State's official election website. Confirm details there before voting:

https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ ↗