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, 2023Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom 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, 2024Absentee 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 VotingFrom 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, 2023Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom 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 - Fax by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue 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 byTue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Postmarked by
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
- Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Fax by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue 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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