voting information

Important Dates to Remember

Primary: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

General Election: Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Deadline to change party affiliation for 2008 Primary: May 26, 2008

To vote in a primary you must be an enrolled member of a recognized party.

General Voter Registration

This link will take you to the Maine State government website page on elections and voting. It provides information on general registration, absentee voting, and how-tos of voting on Election Day. (Note: the dates of the next election have not yet been updated but the information is still applicable.)

This link will take you to another page on the Maine State government website with specific directions on how to complete a Main voter registration card.

This link will take you to information on absentee voting in Maine -- requesting a ballot, applying for a ballot, and the deadlines involved.

Young Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots

The voting process can be daunting and confusing- especially for college students. This link will take you to Declare Yourself.com -- a website fashioned specifically for empowering young voters. It provides clear and thorough information about a wide variety of topics affecting young voters such as eligibility, general voter registration, and absentee voting. Especially useful is the website’s directions for registering or re-registering to vote in your college town.