Maine Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Maine Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Maine elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Maine elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Maine.

Maine Federal and State Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Maine Referendum Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Tue Oct 17, 2023
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Nov 7, 2023
  • In-Person Request by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Sat Nov 4, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Oct 31, 2023
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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Sun Oct 8, 2023 to Thu Nov 2, 2023
See https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/index.html to preview the wording of the 8 questions that will be on the referendum ballot. Dates and hours for early voting may vary by locality. Contact your Local Election Office for specific dates and hours.

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Maine Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Tue Feb 13, 2024
  • In-Person Request by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Sat Mar 2, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Feb 27, 2024
  • Received by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Sun Feb 4, 2024 to Fri Mar 1, 2024

Maine Local Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Maine Municipal General Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Tue Oct 17, 2023
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Nov 7, 2023
  • In-Person Request by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Sat Nov 4, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Oct 31, 2023
  • Received by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Sun Oct 8, 2023 to Thu Nov 2, 2023
Dates and hours for early voting may vary by locality. Contact your Local Election Office for specific dates and hours.

Maine Federal and State Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Maine Referendum Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023
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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Fax by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023
  • Received by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Maine Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Mar 5, 2024
  • Received by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST

Maine Local Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Maine Municipal General Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023
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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Fax by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023
  • Received by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST

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