Voter Resources

2024 Elections

March 5, 2024 - Presidential Primary

The Democratic Party and Republican Party each certified by the statutory deadline that they intend to hold a presidential primary.

March 5, 2024 – Special Election - State Representative District 122 

This special election (South Portland only) is to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending December 2024. If you would like information about this election, including candidate forms and deadlines, please contact the Elections Division at 207-624-7650.

June 11, 2024 - State Primary Election

Primary Elections determine each qualified party's nomination of candidates for federal offices and State and County offices. Party candidates who are elected at the Primary qualify to appear on the November General Election ballot.

November 5, 2024 - General Election

The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.  In 2024, Maine voters will elect the President, one of Maine’s two United States Senators, Maine’s two Representatives to Congress, all members of the Maine Legislature (State Senators and State Representatives) and certain county officers.  County officers will vary depending on the county, but include the following: Judge of Probate, Register of Probate, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney and County Commissioner.

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Your vote is your voice!

The policies that people with developmental disabilities want to see happen need the support of our elected officials – that’s one reason that voting is so important. Decisions get made by those with a seat at the table – we want to make sure that table is filled with people who will work to make policy that works towards a more supportive and inclusive society!

Here are some resources to help you vote and learn about the candidates you are voting for.

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Get your absentee ballot

It’s easy to request one here: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

Disability Rights Maine

Our sister organization has a page full of resources to help you access your right to vote, compiled here: https://drme.org/voting

Maine League of Women Voters

This group has lots of resources to help you decide how and why to vote!

https://www.lwvme.org/