Submit a Tribute to a Maine Veteran
You can honor a veteran by submitting a tribute to be added to the online version of Maine Remembers Those Who Served. You may also choose to send a copy of your tribute to the veteran you are honoring, via email.
Maine Remembers
The below files are the original "Maine Remembers Those Who Served" with additional tributes added.
Maine Pays Tribute to Veterans
Maine's Vote in Honor of a Veteran program was created by former Secretary of State Dan A. Gwadosky as a “Promote the Vote” initiative for the 2000 General Election. Because of the program's popularity, as well as the events of September 11, 2001 and their aftermath, the program continues. It offers two unique ways for individuals to recognize the military service of a friend of relative.
Ranked-Choice Voting Frequently Asked Questions
Ranked-choice voting in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF format)
Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding this voting method, which was first used in Maine's June 12, 2018 primary election.
Resources for Ranked-Choice Voting
Ranked-choice voting in Maine (explainer animation):
This animated video provides voters with an explanation of the voting process, tabulation and all other aspects of voting in an RCV election.
Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
The MOVE Act was signed into law October 2009 and has been in effect since the General Election on November 2, 2010. This law is designed to ensure that military voters serving on active duty away from their place of residence and citizens residing outside the United States are able to receive their absentee ballot and return it in time to be counted on Election Day.
Overview
The MOVE Act requires that states provide the following:
Uniformed Service and Overseas Voters
The voter registration and absentee voter services on this page are for UOCAVA voters, who are:
Polling Place Accessibility
The Secretary of State is working with municipalities to enhance the physical accessibility of voting places as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The links below will provide additional information and resources to assist municipal officials in achieving compliance with physical accessibility requirements.
Ensuring Accessibility:
Goals and Solutions for Improving the Accessibility of Maine’s Voting Places
Help America Vote Act
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), enacted by Congress on October 29, 2002, is the most significant piece of federal election reform legislation in the past 30 years. The federal law seeks to enhance the accessibility and integrity of elections across the country and authorizes federal funding to assist states in meeting the law's requirements. HAVA presents Maine with an exciting opportunity to enhance our elections with an unprecedented level of resources.