Registering To Vote By Mail Is Easy In Maine

I was kind of shocked to learn that less than 55% of eligible Americans voted in the last presidential election. I think this is the reason that they are pushing to make it easier and available to do on your phone. Not this year though unless you are in Alaska. So since we reside in the lovely state of Maine there are a few things you should know. 1) you have until October 10th to register by mail or 2) in our state you can register in person on election day itself.

Registering by mail is fairly straight forward click here to download the application.

Here are your Maine instructions.

Maine State Instructions Last Updated: 08-14-2012

Registration Deadline — Delivered 21 business days before the election , 10/10/16

(or a voter may register in-person up to and including election day).

ID Number. You must list your valid Maine driver's license number. If you don't have a valid Maine driver's license, then you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Voters who don't have either of these forms of ID must write "NONE" in this space

Choice of Party. You must register with a party if you want to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention (unless otherwise permitted by a political party).

Race or Ethnic Group. Leave blank.

Signature. To register in Maine you must: