Maine takes voting so significantly that its state structure ensures each Mainer the proper to vote, together with prisoners, and even bars authorities from arresting voters going to and from the polls besides in instances of treason, felony or breach of peace.
There isn’t a requirement to register to vote forward of the Nov. 8 election, however doing so forward of time makes it simpler on the individuals already straining to maintain the polls working effectively. So register beforehand on the city or metropolis clerk’s workplace, in case you can.
While you register or the primary time you go to the polls, carry a Maine driver’s license, state ID card or present utility invoice, financial institution assertion, authorities test, paycheck, or authorities doc that exhibits your title and handle. In case you lack proof of your handle or identification, you possibly can nonetheless vote however you’ll have to show later that your poll is legitimate.
Along with displaying up on the polls, Mainers can vote early in-person or ship in a kind for an absentee poll to vote by mail. Don’t dally if you wish to be sure your poll reaches the clerk earlier than Election Day. For data on absentee ballots contact your city or metropolis clerk. Or, go to https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/absent.html.
In case you’re undecided the place to vote, you possibly can look it up on-line at maine.gov/portal/authorities/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php.
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