Elections
Voting
Upcoming Elections
The Municipal Elections and State of Maine General and Referendum Elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The Primary Election is held on the second Tuesday in June during even numbered years. There is always a possibility that the State would have a Referendum Election in June of any year.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - The School Budget Validation Referendum Election and the Board of Education Election are held on the second Tuesday, in June.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The Municipal Elections are held to elect members to the Town Council and the Scarborough Sanitary District Trustee Board, and to vote on any Citizen Initiatives, Bond Issues, other referenda proposed by the Town Council.
Voting will be at the Scarborough High School, located at 11 Municipal Drive. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
To find out what your new Senate and House Districts are, please click here.
Election Results for November 5, 2024:
Voter Registration
Voter Registration is available for new voters or for existing Scarborough voters to change their address or name at Town Hall during regular business hours. Residents are encouraged to update their voter registration information or register to vote with the Town Clerk's office prior to Election Day to help reduce lines.
To find out more on Voter Registration and how to register or update your information, please click the link below to visit the Secretary of State's web page.
Maine.gov - Secretary of State - Voter Information
Enrolling in a Political Party
There are five official political parties within the State of Maine - Democrat, Green-Independent, Libertarian, Republican, and No Labels. Voters have the option to enroll in one of these parties when registering to vote, but selecting a political party is not required.
The employees in the Scarborough Town Clerk's Office cannot answer questions for citizens regarding the purposes and objectives of the various political parties in Maine; individuals with questions are encouraged to contact the parties directly.
Polling & Ballot Info
Absentee Ballot Information:
Election Information:
Pursuant to Title 21-A, Maine Law on Elections, the Secretary of State must provide Absentee Ballot Applications to each municipality 3 months before an Election.
June 10, 2025 School Budget Validation Referendum and Municipal Election Absentee Ballot Request
Ongoing Absentee Ballot Status: State election law provides that a voter who will be at least 65 years of age by the next election or who self-identifies as having a disability may apply for ongoing absentee voter status. A voter who qualifies will automatically receive an absentee ballot for each statewide election, municipal election and any other election for which the voter is eligible to vote and need not submit a request for each election.
For further information on Absentee Voting and Voter Registration, please contact the Scarborough Town Clerk's Office at 730-4020.
For additional information on Absentee Voting, go to:
Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions
Track your Absentee Ballot (Only during State Elections)
Interesting in learning more about Ranked Choice Voting? Read more information on the State's Ranked Choice Voting FAQ Guide.
Candidacy
Nomination Papers
Nomination papers for the Board of Education become available the first Wednesday in March and must be returned by close of business on the first Wednesday in April. (Not less than 25 and not more than 100 signatures of qualified registered voters can sign the nomination papers).
Nomination papers for the Town Council and the Scarborough Sanitary Board of Trustees become available the first Wednesday in August and must be returned to the Town Clerk's office by close of business on the first Wednesday of September (Not less than 25 and not more than 100 signatures of qualified registered voters can sign the nomination papers).
If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 207-730-4020.
Campaign Finances
Maine Election Law requires municipal candidates in cities and towns with a population of 15,000 or more to disclose their campaign contributions and expenditures, to comply with contribution limitations and prohibitions, and to meet other requirements of the law. These same requirements apply to gubernatorial. legislative, and county candidates running for office.
Volunteering at the Polls
If you are interested in working with us during the Elections, please complete the Application and return it to the Town Clerk’s Office or you can mail it to the PO Box noted above.
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