AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today warned Mainers to be vigilant when viewing voting information online. This included raising awareness of private sites that may give the false impression – by name, URL, and/or design – that it is …
AUGUSTA, MAINE – Today September 4, marks just 60 days until the General Election on November 3. The Office of the Secretary of State today provided an update about Maine’s election processes for this stage of the election cycle. Key dates to know: …
9/15/2026 AUGUSTA, MAINE – Absentee voting by mail will continue just as it has in prior elections, announced Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today. The US Supreme Court rejected the US Postal Service and Trump Administration’s quest to change the rules …
AUGUSTA, MAINE – Today, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating democracy and registering voters. "Registering to vote is the first step for every citizen to participate in our democracy …
AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows marked Constitution Day by formally unveiling the official printing of the Maine Constitution, the first formal printing since 1876. The unveiling took place at the Maine State Cultural Center in Augusta …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2025 AUGUSTA — On January 7, 2025, Kate McBrien was sworn as Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State. Christian Cotz has been hired to serve as the acting State Archivist for Maine …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2025 Contact: Clare Davitt 207-446-0954 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal swearing-in of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 13, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is warning Maine corporations and non-profits to watch out for a misleading solicitation they may have received in the mail which offer to file annual reports on …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 12, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows released the Commission’s Biennial Report today, focused on Maine women’s labor and economic …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Freedom has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. Through Rapid Renewal, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 9, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Dixmont and Moscow have launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 13, 2024 AUGUSTA — Recounts of ballots cast have been scheduled for several legislative races, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today. Day Date Time District Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Unofficial, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 30, 2024 AUGUSTA — In yesterday’s Maine Student Mock Election, student voters selected former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Angus King, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Congressman Jared Golden as the top …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 4, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Maine Town and City Clerks Association President and Weston Town Clerk Dwayne Young released the following statements in recognition of Election Hero Day. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for Maine Congressional District 2, ranked-choice tabulation will be required, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 8, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for President (either statewide or in the two congressional districts), U.S. Senate, and Congressional District 1, no …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 8, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary Bellows released the below statement Friday regarding the necessity of conducting a ranked-choice voting tabulation in the Maine Congressional District 2 race between Congressman Jared …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 29, 2024 AUGUSTA — With one week until General Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 11, 2024 AUGUSTA — The deadline to utilize online voter registration at maine.gov/vote ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election is coming soon. Online voter registration is available in Maine through Tuesday, Oct. 15 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 28, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Maine Student Mock Election will be held Tuesday, with students at 138 schools around the state participating. “Hands-on learning through a mock election is a great way to teach young Mainers …
