Absentee ballots and mail ballots are the same thing, and the process for getting one is straight forward.
Any registered Maine voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
In almost all cases, you will need to sign up to vote by mail. The state wonβt just mail you a ballot. Don't worry: we will walk you through it. There are only a handful of steps:
Contact your Local Election Office if you have questions.
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Maine elections. You can contact them with questions, but your Local Election Office will probably respond faster.
Elections Division Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 101 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333β0101