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 Ranked Choice Voting became the law of the State of Maine on January 7, 2017 only to be repealed by the Legislature on October 23, 2017.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, 09 January
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LCDC Fundraising Initiative Group
The Fundraising Initiative Group (FIGs) usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Usually by Zoom. Sometimes in person.Â
Contact Geoff Bates if you want to help with our fundraising appeals or events. No experience necessary!
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The next Primary has not been scheduled.
- Thursday, 09 January
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LCDC Fundraising Initiative Group
The Fundraising Initiative Group (FIGs) usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Usually by Zoom. Sometimes in person.Â
Contact Geoff Bates if you want to help with our fundraising appeals or events. No experience necessary!
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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.