• Read more about Christian Cotz sworn in as Maine State Archivist

Cotz brings extensive experience in the history and museum profession to the role

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced that the Maine State Senate today confirmed Christian Cotz as the new Maine State Archivist. Cotz has served in the position on an interim basis since January 2025.

• Read more about Statement by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on today’s Maine Superior Court decision

Court affirms elections referendum question language 

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today issued the following statement in response to the Maine Superior Court’s decision to affirm the language of the referendum question.

• Read more about Secretary of State warns of widespread Bureau of Motor Vehicles text scam

Recipients who click the link are sent to a fake website, asked to provide credit card

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warned today of a widespread text scam being received by Mainers across the state. 

• Read more about 2025-2026 Annual Regulatory Agendas

The 2025-2026 Annual Regulatory Agendas for State of Maine agencies are listed below. 

• Read more about Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women unveils a fresh new look

New logo and web page aim to modernize look, ensure accessibility

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and the Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) today unveiled a new logo for the MePCSW. 

• Read more about MePCSW Meeting

• Read more about MePCSW Governance Committee Meeting

• Read more about Maine Semiquincentennial Commission Seeks Nominations for Maine Atlas Project

Nominate your favorite Maine person, place, or object by July 9

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, is launching the Maine Atlas Project this week, with funding and support from the Maine Office of Tourism.

• Read more about Winners of high school organ donation poster contest honored

Four Freeport High School students selected in statewide contest

 AUGUSTA, MAINE – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, State Representative Melanie Sachs, and New England Donor Services (NEDS) representatives today honored four students from Freeport High School who were selected as this year’s winners in the New England Donor Services High School Poster Contest for organ donation awareness.