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Upcoming Elections and Quick Links

On November 8, 2022 there is a national General Election that includes the election some Senators and members of the House of Representatives. There will also be state-specific elected offices and initiatives on the ballots, including a Maine gubernatorial election.

Due to COVID-19, many states are allowing various ways to vote earlier than the actual date. Make sure to check with the State where you are registered for specific information. Maine voters can find this information here.

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Background Information: Voting

America Votes: Election Returns by State

Combined Federal/State Disclosure & Election Directory
Contact information and links to the elections offices of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Elections A to Z
Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, & Electoral Behavior
Guide to U.S. Political Parties
Voting and Election Laws and History
USA.gov

Voter Turnout

Pew Research Center: Voter Participation
Research and analysis on voter turnout, including information by race and gender
Voter Turnout (U.S. Elections Project)
Voter turnout data & demographics
270toWin
Overview of historical presidential election information by state.
Characteristics of Voters in the Presidential Election of 2016
2018 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, includes link to pdf
SETUPS: Voting Behavior: The 2016 Election
An instructional module designed to offer students the opportunity to analyze a dataset drawn from the American National Election (ANES) 2016 Time Series Study

Voting in Maine

Maine Voter Guide
Information about voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, and more.
Maine Voter Information Lookup
Find local polling places, candidates, and sample ballot for your particular polling location.
Your Right to Vote in Maine
Explains voting eligibility and rights.
Maine League of Women Voters: Elections & Voting
Voter registration, eligibility, finding polling sites, absentee voting, early voting, and voters' rights.
Ranked-Choice Voting in Maine
Resources including tutorials and sample ballots related to Maine's ranked choice voting system.
Vote Smart
Summarizes each referendum issue being voted on in Maine.

Voting at UMaine

UVote at UMaine - info for students

Student Voting
Detailed explanation of registering to vote as a student in Maine

Registering to Vote and Your Sample Ballot

Ballotpedia: Sample Ballot Lookup
See a sample of your ballot before Election Day.
League of Women Voters: Vote411
Enter your address to find your polling place, a sample ballot, candidate comparisons and more.
NASS: Can I Vote
Voter information by state from the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Nonprofit VOTE: Voting in Your State
Voting information directly from each state’s elections website.
Register and Vote in Your State
U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Links to info on registering and voting in each state.
USA.gov: How to Vote
Locate your polling place, request an absentee ballot and learn about early voting options in your state
USA.gov: Register to Vote
Find voter eligibility requirements and information on registering to vote in person, early, and absentee.
Vote.org
Nonprofit devoted to providing voting information and accessibility in every state. Register, learn about obtaining an absentee ballot, find your polling place, get election reminders, and more.