Elections
Voting
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.
Voting
Upcoming Elections
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | the State General/Referendum Elections and the Municipal Elections.
To find out what your new Senate and House Districts are, please click here.
Polling & Ballot Info
Polling Place Information
Voting for the November 8th Elections, will be at the Scarborough High School in Alumni Gym, located at 11 Municipal Drive, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Absentee Ballot Information
Voters can request an absentee ballot 90 days prior to an election by contacting the Town Clerk's Office.
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 are available in the Town Clerk's office on the first Wednesday in August for seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, and the Scarborough Sanitary Board of Trustees. All nomination papers 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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