REGISTER TO VOTE
All U.S. citizens who are Maine residents may register. You must also be at least 17 years of age to register (you must be at least 18 years of age to vote, except that in Primary Elections you may vote if you are 17 but will be 18 by the General Election). There is no cut-off date for registering to vote in person at your town office, even on Election Day. If you want to register to vote online, by mail or through a voter registration drive, the cut-off date is the close of business on the 21st day before the election. Maine has semi-open primary elections meaning that you'll vote with the party ballot for which you are registered. If you are not registered with a party, you may choose a ballot. To switch your party enrollment from another party to become a Democrat, you must do so at least 15 days before the Primary in order to vote with the Democrat ballot.
LEARN HOW TO REGISTERCAUCUS
The Maine Democratic municipal caucuses take place every two years during the first weekend in February. Caucuses are a unique opportunity to be a part of our grassroots organization. Among other things, registered Democrats will elect local leaders and delegates to the Maine Democratic State Convention at the caucus. You may register on site but If you are already registered in another party and wish to switch your party enrollment to become a Democrat, you must do so at least 15 days before the caucus in order to participate.
THE LATEST CAUCUS INFORMATIONVOTE IN PERSON!
Registered Democrats state their preference for candidates during the Primary Election. During a General or Referendum Election, regardless of party affiliation and depending on the year, Maine voters will elect the U.S. President, one of Maine's two U.S. Senators, Maine's Governor, two Representatives to Congress, members of the Maine Legislature, and certain county officers. as well as vote on People’s Veto Referenda, Direct Initiatives of Legislation (i.e. Citizen Initiatives), Bond Issues, other referenda proposed by the Legislature, and Constitutional Amendments. But you don't have to wait until Election Day, go to your Town Office anytime within 30 days of Election Day to request an Absentee Ballot and vote on the spot!
FIND YOUR POLLING PLACERANKED CHOICE VOTING
Ranked Choice Voting was approved by a 52% majority of Maine voters at the polls on November 8, 2016. Ranked Choice Voting became the law of the State of Maine on January 7, 2017 only to be repealed by the Legislature on October 23, 2017. A People's Veto Initiative put the question back on the June 2018 Ballot where the Legislature's law was overturned. Maine voters were the first in the nation to rank their choices in Primary Elections for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, State Senator and State Representative and in the General Election of U.S. Senators and Representatives.
LEARN MOREABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election. Contact your municipal clerk by phone, mail, or in person for an application, or make your request online (see the link below). Additionally, you can obtain a ballot for an immediate family member. Your municipal clerk can tell you who is considered an immediate family member under the law. To ``vote early`` you may also go to your Town Office anytime within 30 days of Election Day to request an Absentee Ballot and vote on the spot!
REQUEST YOUR BALLOT- Thursday, 25 April
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LCDC Monthly Meeting-Hybrid
Newcastle Fire Department, 86 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553, USA
This meeting will be hybrid (in-person and online option). Pre-register for Zoom logon just in case you decide to attend online or to get reminders and full details the week of the meeting.
Register here:
http://lincolncountydemocrats.com/meet6:30-7 PM - Social Time
7 PM - Meeting BeginsWHAT TO BRING
For those attending in person, please consider bringing an item for our monthly food pantry partner. See what's on the wish list. AND cash or checks will be accepted for purchasing tickets for our annual Treat for Two raffle!AGENDA
-Panel discussion: Engaging Gen Z and Millennial Voters featuring leaders from Maine Students Vote, Maine Youth for Climate Justice and Maine Youth Power
-Maine Democratic State Convention vacancy-filling delegate election (pre-nominate yourself here)Â
-Review and vote on Platform Amendments as proposed by our members Â
-Other Committee Business & Initiative Updates TBA
-Town/Regional Committee Updates
Notes: Currently we plan to meet on the 4th Thursday each month except for August (no meeting but plan to attend the Lobster Bake), November (watch for a date change), and December (usually a party is planned instead of a meeting!). Most months will be hybrid.ÂLincoln County Democrats and other Maine progressive voters or interested seasonal residents are welcome!
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- Tuesday, 11 June
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State Primary Election 2024
The Primary Election determines each party's nomination of candidates for certain federal, state and county offices. Party candidates who are elected at the Primary qualify to appear on the November ballot.Â
Offices included in the 2024 State Primary Election are one U.S. Senator, U.S. Representatives to Congress (both districts), all State Senate districts, and all State Representative districts. In Lincoln County, we'll also elect a number of County officials including County Commissioners for Districts One (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island, Wiscasset) and Three (Alna, Damariscotta, Dresden, Jefferson, Newcastle, Somerville, Whitefield and Hibberts Gore).
Absentee ballot request applications are available through the online Absentee Ballot Request Service or at municipal offices starting 3 months prior. Town offices will take phone requests for mailing ballots and make in-person appointments for voter registration.
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RESOURCES
Qualifying Contributions for Maine Clean Election Act Candidates Online Service
You can use this service to support a candidate seeking public financing by making a $5 qualifying contribution, and support the Maine Clean Election Act program by making a general donation in any amount.
Maine Ethics & Election Practices
Learn about Maine’s regulation of campaign practices and ethics in elections, including the Clean Election Act.
Citizen Initiative Process
Any registered Maine voter may circulate a petition to add a question to the ballot.
People’s Veto Process
Any registered Maine voter may circulate a “people’s veto” referendum.