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How do I request an absentee ballot?

 Absentee ballots may be requested from your municipal clerk. Contact your town clerk or registrar using contact information found here to request one.
Where do I send the request?

 Applications may be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the municipal clerk where you are registered to vote. Telephone requests should be directed to the same clerk. Their contact information can be found here.
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?

 Voters may request application for the absentee ballot 3 months prior to Election Day and you must request your ballot early enough for elections officials to process the request and send your ballot.
Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Leave time to receive your ballot and to send it back.
What are the deadlines for voting absentee?

 Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day:
Democratic Presidential Caucus: February 10
Republican Presidential Caucus: March 21
General Election: November 4
What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?

 Democratic Presidential Caucus: February 10
Republican Presidential Caucus: March 21
General Election: November 4
Maine has in-person Election Day voter registration. By-mail voter registration must be received 10 days prior to Election Day.
How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?

 The Office of the Secretary
148 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: 207-626-8400

Elections Division
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: 207-624-7650
E-mail: cec.elections@maine.gov
Are there requirements for first-time voters?

 No.
Additional information:

 Please consult Maine’s official guide to absentee voting.