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Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure in Maine for voters in one city.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Augusta. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

November 2

Westbrook

See also: Cumberland County, Maine ballot measures

• Westbrook, Maine, Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (November 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to enact ranked-choice voting (RCV) for mayoral, city council, and school committee elections.

A "no" vote opposed this initiative to enact ranked-choice voting (RCV), thereby leaving the existing plurality election system in place consisting of a primary election and a general election.

June 15

Augusta

See also: Kennebec County, Maine ballot measures

• Augusta, Maine, Question 1, Police Station Bond Referendum (June 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $20,477,655 in bonds to fund land acquisition for and the construction of a police station.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $20,477,655 in bonds to fund land acquisition for and the construction of a police station.

• Augusta, Maine, Question 2, School Budget Validation Referendum (June 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported validating the city council's proposed $33.4 million school budget.

A "no" vote opposed validating the city council's proposed $33.4 million school budget.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Maine 2021 ballot measures

Click here to read about 2021 statewide ballot measures in Maine.

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
IndISS	Question 1	Energy	Prohibits the construction of electric transmission lines in the Upper Kennebec Region and requires a two-thirds vote of each state legislative chamber to approve electric transmission line projects defined as high-impact	a
BI	Question 2	Bonds	Issues $100 million in bonds for transportation infrastructure	a
LRCA	Question 3	Constitutional Rights	Creates a state constitutional right to a produce, harvest, and consume food	a

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Maine

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How to cast a vote in Maine

Poll times In Maine, municipalities with a population of 500 or more open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., while municipalities with a population of less than 500 open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All polls close at 8:00 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in Maine, one must be "a United States citizen, at least 16 years of age to pre-register to vote, and have established a fixed principal home in Maine. To vote in a Referendum or General Election, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age. A 17 year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election." Voters can return completed registration cards in person or by mail to their town office or city hall, any Motor Vehicle branch office, most state & federal social service agencies, or a voter registration drive. There is no deadline for voter registration if completed in person. If registering by mail or online, the deadline is 21 days prior to the election. If registering through a qualified state agency, the deadlines is seven days prior to the election. When registering for the first time in Maine, voters must provide documents verifying their identity and residence. The following documents are acceptable identification for the purpose of registering to vote: Government ID with a photo (i.e. driver’s license, State ID, valid U.S. Passport, military ID, ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe) Government ID without photo (i.e. certified birth certificate or signed Social Security card) Other official document showing the name and address of voter (i.e. eligibility for public benefits, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck) Student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine Maine driver’s license number or last four digits of Social Security Number Automatic registration On June 19, 2019, Gov. Janet Mills signed an automatic voter registration bill into law that was scheduled for implementation in 2022. The law registers voters through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Maine has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Governor Janet T. Mills (D) signed L.D. 1126 into law on July 9, 2021, allowing online voter registration in Maine. This legislation went into effect on November 1, 2023. Same-day registration Maine allows same-day voter registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in Maine, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Maine does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The Maine voter information lookup service allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Maine does not require voters to present identification while voting. If a voter registers to vote on Election Day, he or she must provide identification and proof of residence.

Additional elections

See also: Maine elections, 2021

November 2, 2021

• City elections in Augusta, Maine (2021)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local elections and campaigns on the ballot
• Local charter amendments on the ballot