Important Information Regarding State Government Closure
Next holiday closure: In observance of Thanksgiving, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Thursday, November 27 though Friday, November 28, 2025.
The Division supervises and administers all elections of federal, state and county offices and referenda, and in that capacity advises election officials from 500 municipalities, 600 candidates and the general public regarding election laws and procedures; prepares, proofreads and distributes 1,800 separate ballot types and other elections materials; tabulates official elections results; supervises recounts in contested races; and oversees the application of state laws pertaining to candidate and citizen initiative petitions.
I am looking for:
Election Results/Data Upcoming Elections Info Voter Data
Info about Registering to Vote Info About Voting Info about Becoming a Candidate
People's Veto or Citizen Initiative Resources 2025 Maine Citizen's Guide
Administrative Procedure Act (State Rulemaking)
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act (A.P.A.) applies uniform requirements to state agencies with rule-making power, and sets minimum standards for agencies to follow in adopting and implementing rules.
Proposed Rules
None pending.