Early Voting Begins in Maine Ahead of November Election
No-excuse absentee voting is open as Susan Collins and Troy Jackson battle in a race that has drawn more than $176 million in ad reservations.
- Maine voters began casting ballots this week, initiating a 30-day early voting period ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Citizens may vote in person at municipal offices or request absentee ballots for state and federal contests.
- Republican Sen. Susan Collins seeks a sixth term against Democrat Troy Jackson in a race already costing more than $176 million. Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rate the contest a 'Toss Up' ahead of the midterms.
- State officials reported that more than 70,000 Mainers requested absentee ballots as of Friday. Voters can track their status online, while the state advises allowing 7 to 10 days for delivery if requesting near the deadline.
- An open gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Maine Governor Janet Mills also appears on the ballot, alongside a contest for the 2nd Congressional District between State Auditor Matt Dunlap and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of votes on Election Day, races for federal offices with three or more candidates move to a ranked choice run-off. All ballots must reach clerks by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
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Mainers can now cast ballots early for November election - Maine Beacon
Mainers were able to begin casting their ballots in person Monday, kicking off nearly four weeks of early voting ahead of a Nov. 3 election. More than 70,000 Mainers have already requested absentee ballots as of Friday, said Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. “We’re shaping up to have yet another great year,” Bellows said, pointing… The post Mainers can now cast ballots early for November election first appeared on Maine Beacon.
In-Person, No-Excuse Absentee Voting Available Statewide Through October 29th
In-person, no-excuse absentee voting is now underway in Maine. Voting began statewide on Sunday, October 4, thirty days ahead of the upcoming general election. The absentee ballot request period opened in August, and as of October 2, more than 70,000 Mainers had submitted a request. No-excuse absentee voting will be available through October 29. Absentee [...]
WVII / Fox Bangor
The Center SquareEarly voting gets underway in Maine ahead of midterms
(The Center Square) — A nearly month-long early voting period starts in Maine on Monday that allows voters to cast ballots for governor, Congress, and other contested races ahead of the pivotal midterm elections.
Lewiston Sun Journal
Early voting for the November election is underway in Maine. Here’s how to do it
Mainers can begin voting early Monday for any reason until Oct. 29, with ballots featuring high-profile midterm election contests alongside local races.
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