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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Maine
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
No deadline for in-person registration at town office/city hall; Election Day registration available
Same-day registration
Yes — Election Day registration at polling place
Early voting
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026in-person absentee at municipal clerk offices
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · 3 business days before; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Maine election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.