Early, in-person voting starts today. Here’s what Mainers need to know.

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Monday is the first day Mainers can vote early, in-person at town offices for the Nov. 3 election.

That’s in addition to being able to return absentee ballots. More than 70,000 Mainers had already requested absentee ballots as of Friday, with just over 45,000 issued and 793 returned and accepted. Requests so far are not a dramatic difference from 2022, said Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

“Numbers seem to be down …

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