MAINE VOTING INFORMATION
Maine voting deadlines for 2026
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration rules differ by state. Use the verified information and official election links below to prepare to vote.
Online registration deadline
17:00 Eastern Time
Online registration closes at 5 p.m. In-person registration remains available through the close of polls on Election Day.
- Official source:
- Maine Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
Mail registration deadline
Registration submitted by mail or another person must be received by the town or city by close of business. In-person registration remains available through Election Day.
- Official source:
- Maine Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
In-person registration deadline
Register in person through the close of polls on Election Day, with the required identity and residence documents.
- Official source:
- Maine Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
General registration rule
In-person registration through Election Day; mail/online generally received 21 days before
This is a general rule summary, not a substitute for the election-specific deadline shown by your election authority.
Official Maine voter services
If one of these links will not open, use the Maine election website above instead. We never substitute an unofficial source for an official election service.
Election dates, registration procedures and voting locations can change. For an important voting decision, confirm the information with the linked state or local election authority.
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