Questions & Answers about Voting in Maine

Polls Open Until 8 p.m; Kerry Supporters Urged to the Polls

The following information is taken from the "State of Maine Voter Guide 2004," provided as a service to voters by Wolfe PR

Can I register to vote today?

Yes, it’s never too late to register to vote in Maine. You can register to vote until, and including, Election Day. Some towns allow you to register and vote at the polls and others require you to register at your town office of city hall first. Call your local town office to find out where to register.

Where do I vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2?

To find out where your polling place is located, call your town or city hall, or simply visit the Secretary of State’s office link here to look up your polling place:
www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/lookup_polling_place.php.

What time are polls open?

Voting places in Maine open between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., depending on the size of the town. All polling places close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Who can register and vote in Maine?

To register, you must be a United States citizen, and live in Maine. To vote, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age.

How do I mark the ballot?

Each ballot tells you how to mark your choices. If you have a question, ask an election official. If you make a mistake, fold your ballot and give it to an election official. The election official will give you another ballot.

Can I have help voting?

Yes. If you need help reading of marking the ballot, you may ask a relative of friend for assistance. The helper does not have to be a voter or old enough to vote. An election official can also help you read or mark a ballot. However, your employer or union official cannot help you vote.

For more information, go to the Secretary of State’s website, www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/.

NOTE from Wolfe PR: If you are challenged at a polling place or told you are not registered or on the voter list, you can ask to vote by provisional ballot.

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