Voter Guide
The Maine Secretary of State page explains how to register and vote in state elections. By voting, you are keeping Maine's democracy strong and continuing a long history of citizen participation in the governing of our state and nation.
It's easy to take our right to vote for granted--to decide that voting isn't worth the effort or “doesn't make a difference.”
The reality is that voting makes a tremendous difference. By casting a ballot, each citizen has a voice in deciding who will serve in office and what positions will be taken on major issues.
Voting is of critical importance to the strength and vitality of our system of government.
For our democracy to work, we must all participate in the process. Please register, vote and encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same.
Rank Choice Voting Ballot Sample
The above ballot shows how to vote for your candidate if your first choice is your only choice. It is acceptable to vote your favorite candidate straight across the same row, from 1st through # of columns shown on your ballot. This is safer for your ballot (and your choice) if you are concerned with chain of custody.
Ranked Choice Voting Opinion
Maine Policy's Open Letter to Maine’s Legislature, lawmakers were urged to stop advancing LD 1666, the bill that would force ranked-choice voting (RCV) on elections for Governor, State Senator, and State Representative.
Even Maine's Demotic Attorney General argues that Maine's Ranked Choice Voting is Unconstitutional. Click the picture to read the article at Maine Policy Institute.
