List of Maine local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Maine.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Maine, this includes Augusta. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Maine.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in Maine that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Maine
- Maine Constitution, Article IV, Part Third, Sec. 21 grants authority for cities to adopt an initiative and referendum process for ordinances.
- Charter cities have the authority to adopt an initiative process for ordinances.
- City and town charters may be amended through a mandated initiative process
See also