Maine voter registration closes Oct 13 for the November 3, 2026 election. Every deadline — registration, mail ballot and early voting — with the official source for each.
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Maine municipal clerks begin issuing absentee ballots on Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 - 30 days before Election Day. That is also the first day you can walk into your town or city office and vote an absentee ballot in person, with no excuse needed; note Oct 4 falls on a Sunday, so most town offices will open for it on the next business day.
In-person, no-excuse absentee voting at your town or city clerk's office opens October 4, 2026 (30 days before the election). October 4 is a Sunday, so most offices will start on their next open day. In-person absentee voting ends at close of business in your town on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Maine's early voting is in-person absentee voting at the municipal clerk's office. The window is statewide, but office hours vary by town/city.
Register online by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. After that, register in person at your town or city office (including on Election Day). Mailed (or third-party delivered) registrations must be received by your town or city by close of business Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
In-person absentee voting ends at close of business in your town on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Maine's early voting is in-person absentee voting at the municipal clerk's office. The window is statewide, but office hours vary by town/city.
Absentee ballot requests must be received by Thursday, October 29, 2026 (3 business days before Election Day), unless special circumstances exist. No reason needed.
Your absentee ballot must be received by your municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day, regardless of postmark.
You can register in person at your municipal office up to the close of the polls on Election Day. Maine offers same-day registration: register and vote the same day, including on Election Day, in person at your municipality.
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Every date above was read from the Maine election office's own published material, last checked Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Confirm anything you are relying on with your local election authority.
Online: 5 PM on the 21st day before Election Day. (October 13)
Maine's no-excuse absentee voting laws allows any registered voter to request a ballot three months before Election Day, and their ballots will be issued by their municipal clerks beginning 30 days prior to Election Day.