Absentee voting allows you to cast a ballot without going to a polling location on Election Day. Any registered voter in Maine may cast an absentee ballot. Absentee voting is anonymous and convenient.
- Step One: You can request your absentee ballot in-person, online, by phone, and by mail. Visit www.lwvme.org/absentee to learn more.
Tip: Don’t procrastinate. It’s better to get your absentee ballot sooner rather than later. - Step Two: When you have your ballot, follow the instructions and fill out the ballot. Don’t forget to sign the outside of the envelope!
- Step 3: You can return your ballot in-person at convenient absentee ballot dropboxes, usually located at your town hall. If you return your ballot by mail, make sure it has time to get to your town clerk. We recommend returning your absentee ballot in-person (to your town clerk’s office or a convenient dropbox) to avoid any USPS mailing delays.
- Step 4: You can track your ballot to make sure it’s received by your town clerk. For state and federal elections, track your absentee ballot through the Secretary of State’s website.
Absentee ballots are due by 8:00 PM on Election Day, June 9.
