How to Vote in Maine
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Capital: Augusta
Nickname: The Pine Tree State
Admitted: 1820 (23rd state)
Electoral Votes: 4
State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee
State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
Registration Deadline
Same-day registration available
Voter ID Required
No ID required
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
Varies by municipality; polls open between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, close at 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
4
Voter Registration in Maine
The voter registration deadline in Maine is Same-day registration available.
Maine does not currently offer online voter registration.
Maine does not have automatic voter registration.
Voter ID Requirements in Maine
Maine requires No ID required identification to vote.
Early Voting in Maine
Yes — Maine offers early voting.
In-person absentee voting available at town clerk offices 30–45 days before Election Day
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Maine
Absentee and mail-in voting in Maine: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason
Polling Hours in Maine
Polls in Maine are open Varies by municipality; polls open between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, close at 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Maine
Felony voting rights in Maine: No restriction.