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General: https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Vote/Pages/default.aspx
Register to vote online: https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/OnlineVoterRegistration.aspx?Referrer=https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/RegisterToVote/Pages/default.aspx

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Thinking voting is important?  Make sure to share resources with your friends!  Check out these free resources from RI to encourage your community to vote!
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/civics-and-education/your-government/tools-to-engage-your-community

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Democracy only works when we vote. But voter laws are different in every state in America, so the process for registering to vote, checking your registration...

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Are a U.S. citizen

Meet your state’s residency requirements

Are 18 years old on or before Election Day

Are registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (other than North Dakota, which makes voting even easier by not require voter registration).

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General: https://vote.utah.gov/
Register online: https://vote.utah.gov/additionalInfo.html

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General: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/index.html
Register to vote online: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/

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General: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/
Register to vote online: https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx

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General: https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/GoVoteWV.aspx
Register to vote online: https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing#Qualifications

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General: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
Register to vote online: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote

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General: https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Default.aspx
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://sos.wyo.gov/Forms/Elections/General/VoterRegistrationForm.pdf

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General: https://www.pa.gov/guides/voting-and-elections/
Register to vote online: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx

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General: https://www.scvotes.gov/south-carolina-voting-information-page
Register to vote online: https://info.scvotes.sc.gov/eng/ovr/start.aspx

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General: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/default.aspx
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/register-to-vote/default.aspx

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General: https://sos.tn.gov/elections
Register to vote online: https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/

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General: https://www.votetexas.gov/
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://www.votetexas.gov/register/index.html

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General: https://www.nebraska.gov/featured/elections-voting/
Register to vote online: https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/

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General: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters
Register to vote online: https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterServices/start.aspx

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General: https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal/
Register to vote online: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx

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General: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting
Register to vote online: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx

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General: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalList.aspx
Register to vote: You do not need to register to vote in ND. If you are a resident of ND, you are already set to vote!

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General: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
Register to vote online: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/

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General: https://www.ok.gov/elections/
Register to vote by mail (Oklahoma is in Phase 1 of developing an online option, but it is not available yet): https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/Voter_Registration_Application.pdf

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General: https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/voteinor.aspx
Register to vote online: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/vr/register.do

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General: https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/index.html
Register to vote online: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1

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General: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633-49313--,00.html
Register to vote online: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVoter/Index

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General: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/
Register to vote online: https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx

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General: https://www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Pages/default.aspx
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/Voter_Registration.pdf

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General: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote
Register to vote online: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterregistration/

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General: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://sosmt.gov/Portals/142/Elections/Forms/Voter_Registration_Application.pdf

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General: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/
Register to vote online: https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

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General: https://georgia.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-georgia/covid-19-state-services-georgia/voting
Register to vote online: https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button

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General: https://elections.hawaii.gov/
Register to vote online: https://olvr.hawaii.gov/

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General: https://idahovotes.gov/
Register to vote by mail:  https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/ElectionLink/ApplicationInstructions.aspx
(supposedly there is an online registration option, but it has been down at least the last day or two: https://idahodems.org/register/)

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General: https://www.elections.il.gov/
Register to vote online: https://ova.elections.il.gov/?Name=Em5DYCKC4wXCKQSXTgsQ9knm%2b5Ip27VC&T=637346272440522130

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General: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2398.htm
Register to vote online: https://indianavoters.in.gov/

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General: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/index.html
Register to vote online: https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fVoterRegistration

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General: https://sos.ks.gov/elections/elections.html
Register to vote online: https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg/default.aspx

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General: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes
Register to vote online: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistrationWelcome.action

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General: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/
Register to vote online: https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/

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General: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
Register to vote by mail (no online option): https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/ArkansasVoterRegistrationApplication.pdf

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General: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voting-california/
Register to vote online: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

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General: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/VoterHomeMobile.htm
Register to vote online: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/verifyNewVoter.xhtml

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View/Update
My Voter Record

If you are registered to vote, you can enter your name, date of birth, and zip code to:

Check your current voter registration record

View your elected officials and their contact information

Update your name, address, and party affiliation

View your sample ballot

View upcoming elections and polling places

Track your mail ballot

General Lookup

All addresses are assigned a location where you vote. All ballots are based on where a voter resides. Enter an address to:

View a sample ballot

Find the polling place location for upcoming elections

Know polling place hours

View your elected officials' contact information

General Lookup

All addresses are assigned a location where you vote. All ballots are based on where a voter resides. Enter an address to:

View your elected officials' contact information

View a sample ballot

Find the polling place location for upcoming elections

Know polling place hours

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Check online: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/UpdateVoterRecord?ActiveFlag=0

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Mail: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Content/Pdfs/voter_registration_form.pdf

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Elections & Voting Division
Contact
Secretary of State's Office - Elections Division - Administration
The State House, Room 204
107 North Main Street
Concord, N.H. 03301

Phone: 603-271-3242
Fax: 603-271-6316

Email: elections@sos.nh.gov

Website: sos.nh.gov

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Register to Vote

Registering to Vote in New Hampshire is easy! Register to vote at your town hall before the deadline or register to vote the day of the election at the polling place. No matter when or where you decide to register, you will be required to complete a Voter Registration form. New Hampshire inhabitants who will be 18 years of age or older on the day of the next election, and a United States citizen. There is no minimum period of time you are required to have lived in the state before being allowed to register.You may register as soon as you move into your new community.

Polling Location

Finding your polling location is easy with New Hampshire's voter information look-up. You may also register to vote at your polling place. If you're a uniformed or overseas voter, check out the Uniformed & Overseas voter section.

Uniformed & Overseas

Uniformed citizens as well as citizens living overseas are eligible to register to vote as well as request absentee if they meet New Hampshire voter registration requirements. Choose the option that best suites you.

Absentee Ballots

New Hampshire voters may vote by absentee ballot for specific reasons. The reasons include; being absent from the voter's city or town, a religious observance, disability or illness, and employment commitments (including caregiving) during the entire time the polls are open. Absentee ballots may also be available when a weather emergency impacts an election.

Concerns over COVID-19 is a permissible reason for a voter to request an absentee ballot for the 2020 elections. More information can be found

Voting With Disabilities

The New Hampshire Constitution, as amended by the voters of New Hampshire in 1984, requires that all polling places be accessible, and that absentee voting be available to voters who are unable to vote in person.

Polling Place Accessibility

Each polling place is equipped with an accessible voting system to assist voters with a disability to independently and privately mark a ballot at every state election with a federal office on the ballot. The system is called "one4all" and is available for use by any voter.

A tablet computer attached to a printer allows a voter to independently and privately produce a marked ballot using either an audio or an enhanced visual interface. Local election officials provide the voter with instructions on using this system. The ballot will look the same as and be counted in the same manner as all other election day ballots.

A voter who needs assistance marking his or her ballot at the polling place may ask the Moderator to authorize assistance from an election official or a person of the voter's choosing.

Every polling place must be accessible to persons with a disability.

If a voter is unable to enter the polling place, an election official will assist the voter to cast his or her ballot from a vehicle parked curbside using the Absentee Voter procedure. Voting absentee in this manner is for use only in the event an unforeseen accessibility issue arises.

The New Hampshire Attorney General enforces the state's election laws, including requirements for accessible voting.

For more information, please access the FAQ section for Voters with Disabilities at .

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Contact Secretary of State's Office - Elections Division - AdministrationThe State House, Room 204107 North Main StreetConcord, N.H. 03301 Phone: 603-271-3242Fax: 603-271-6316 Email: elections@sos.nh.gov Website: sos.nh.gov TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 Registering to Vote in New Hampshire is easy!

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*If you request an absentee ballot and are not registered, the clerk will send you both your absentee ballot and your absentee voter registration forms and instructions (para. 2).
**You can track the status of your request here: https://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/AbsenteeBallot.aspx

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This page is an overview of the 2020 New Hampshire elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in New Hampshire?

See also: United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primary) and United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Republican primary)

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Running in this race? Join your other candidates for a conversation.

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Running in this race? Join your other candidates for a conversation.

See also: United States House elections in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primaries) and United States House elections in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Republican primaries)

State executives

Click on the following links for state executive election results:

State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

Offices on the ballot

Featured elections

The following New Hampshire elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

General elections

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in New Hampshire in 2020.

General elections

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in New Hampshire in 2020.

New Hampshire election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in New Hampshire are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

February 11, 2020: Presidential Primary
September 8, 2020: Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: Varies by municipality

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population.

Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

Varies by municipality
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in New Hampshire?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. New Hampshire uses a semi-closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters may vote in the primary, but in order to do so, they have to choose a party before voting. This changes their status from unaffiliated to affiliated with that party unless they fill out a card to return to undeclared status.

How do I register to vote?

To register to vote in New Hampshire, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, an inhabitant of New Hampshire, and at least 18 years old by the next election. Individuals may register to vote at the local clerk's office, with the community's supervisors of the checklist or registrar of voters, or at the polling place on the day of the election. Applicants must fill out a voter registration form and either show proof of identity, residence, and citizenship or sign an affidavit witnessed by an election official. Absentee registration is allowed for those who are "unable to register in person because of physical disability, religious beliefs, military service, or because of temporary absence." Absentee registration requires mailing a voter registration form and witnessed absentee voter registration affidavit to the local clerk.

Is there an early voting period?

New Hampshire does not permit early voting.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

A voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons:

The voter will be absent from his or her polling location on the day of the election.

The voter is unable to visit the polls because of the observance of a religious commitment.

The voter is unable to visit the polls because of a physical disability.

The voter is unable to visit the polls because of an employment obligation.

The voter is unable to visit the polls due to military service.

There is no specific deadline to apply for an absentee ballot. The completed ballot must be returned either in person by 5:00 p.m. the day before the election or by mail. If returned by mail, the ballot must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day.

What are the voter ID laws in New Hampshire?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in New Hampshire for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia does not cover elections in U.S. territories or other countries.

How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?

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This page is an overview of the 2020 Massachusetts elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in Massachusetts?

See also: United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2020 (September 1 Democratic primary) and United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2020 (September 1 Republican primary)

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Running in this race? Join your other candidates for a conversation.

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Running in this race? Join your other candidates for a conversation.

See also: United States House elections in Massachusetts, 2020 (September 1 Democratic primaries) and United States House elections in Massachusetts, 2020 (September 1 Republican primaries)

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Democratic

Republican

State executives

Click on the following links for state executive election results:

State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

Local government

Click on the following links for local election results:

Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of 2020 Massachusetts elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.

Legend: ✓ election(s) / - no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope

Featured elections

The following Massachusetts elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

General elections

There are no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Massachusetts in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in Massachusetts in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured state-level general elections in Massachusetts in 2020.

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in Massachusetts in 2020.

Election dates

Massachusetts election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in Massachusetts are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

March 3, 2020: Presidential Primary
September 1, 2020: Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local election dates

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population.

Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in Massachusetts?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Massachusetts utilizes a semi-closed primary system. An unaffiliated voter is allowed to vote in the primary election of his or her choice.

How do I register to vote?

To vote in Massachusetts, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Massachusetts, and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.

The deadline for registration is 20 days prior to the election. A voter can register online, by mail, or in person at any registration office or the Registry of Motor Vehicles. A form of identification is required to register. The following are acceptable forms of identification:

Valid driver's license

State-issued identification card

Current utility bill

Bank statement

Paystub

Government-issued check

Any other government document displaying the voter's name and address

Is there an early voting period?

Massachusetts permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

A voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons:

The voter will be absent from his or her city or town on the day of the election.

The voter is unable to visit the polls because of a physical disability.

The voter is unable to visit the polls because of a religious belief.

To vote absentee, an application must be received by noon on the day before the election. The ballot must then be returned by the close of polls on Election Day.

What are the voter ID laws in Massachusetts?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Massachusetts for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia does not cover elections in U.S. territories or other countries.

How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?

Did you know?

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Maine has a long-standing tradition of outstanding civic involvement and voter turnout. Maine voter turnout has been among the highest in the nation during the past few presidential elections.

Maine Election Information
Current Election Information

Maine Elections Division
This division of the Secretary of State's Office is responsible for overseeing state elections.

Maine Elections FAQ
Answers to common questions about voting, absentee ballots, and voter registration in Maine. Candidates, ballot details, and election day information.

Maine Voter Information Lookup
Find your polling place and the candidates who will be on your ballot in the November election.

Candidate's Guide
Everything you need to know: What political offices are available, petitioning, requirements, restricted activities, political signs, campaign finance reporting.Voter Rights
Maine has one of the most accessible voting processes in the country.

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The National Mail Voter Registration Form can be used to register U.S. citizens to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party.

Important: You must follow the state-specific instructions listed for your state. They begin on page 3 of the form and are listed alphabetically by state. After filling out this form, you must sign your name where indicated and send it to your state or local election office for processing. Be sure you mail it in an envelope with the proper amount of postage.

The national form also contains voter registration rules and regulations for each state and territory. For more information about registering to vote, contact your state election office. Read our FAQ's about moving and registering to vote and using the National Mail Voter Registration Form.

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New Yorkers can register to vote and update voter information online in just a few easy steps.

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Each town or city in Vermont prepares a "checklist" of voters who are registered to vote within the town or city. The checklist contains the names and addresses of each resident who has been found to be a legally qualified voter in the town or city. Vermont checklists do not contain any political party information because there is no party registration in Vermont.
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This page is an overview of the 2020 Vermont elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in Vermont?

See also: United States House election in Vermont, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary) and United States House election in Vermont, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)

State executives

Click on the following links for state executive election results:

State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

Offices on the ballot

Featured elections

The following Vermont elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

There were no featured Congressional primary elections in Vermont in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Vermont in 2020.
There are no featured U.S. House general elections in Vermont in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in Vermont in 2020.

General elections

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in Vermont in 2020.

Vermont election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in Vermont are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

March 3, 2020: Presidential Primary
August 11, 2020: Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: Open between 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.; close at 7 p.m.

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Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

Open between 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.; close at 7 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in Vermont?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Vermont utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary.

How do I register to vote?

A United States citizen and state resident who is at least 18 years of age may register to vote in Vermont. The registrant must take the "Voter's Oath," which is included on the voter registration form.

According to the Vermont Secretary of State's website, "eligible persons may register to vote on any day up to and including the day of the election. Registration is available during all normal business hours of your town or city clerk's office on days preceding the election and during polling hours on Election Day."

Is there an early voting period?

Vermont permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Vermont. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.

To vote absentee, an application must be received by the town clerk by 5 p.m. on the day before the election. A completed absentee ballot must be returned to the town clerk before the close of business on the day before the election or to the polling place before 7 p.m. on the day of the election.

What are the voter ID laws in Vermont?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Vermont for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia does not cover elections in U.S. territories or other countries.

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This page is an overview of the 2020 Rhode Island elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in Rhode Island?

See also: United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primary) and United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Republican primary)

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

See also: United States House elections in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primaries) and United States House elections in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Republican primaries)

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Democratic

Republican

State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

Offices on the ballot

Featured elections

The following Rhode Island elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

There were no featured Congressional primary elections in Rhode Island in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Rhode Island in 2020.
There are no featured U.S. House general elections in Rhode Island in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in Rhode Island in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured state-level general elections in Rhode Island in 2020.

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in Rhode Island in 2020.

Election dates

Rhode Island election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in Rhode Island are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

June 2, 2020: Presidential Primary
September 8, 2020: Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local election dates

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Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in Rhode Island?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Rhode Island utilizes a semi-closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters may vote in a party's primary, but they will then be considered affiliated with that party. In order to disaffiliate, they must file a "Change of Party Designation" form.

How do I register to vote?

To register to vote in Rhode Island, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Rhode Island, and at least 16 years old. Prospective voters must be at least 18 years old by the day of the election to vote. The deadline to register to vote is 30 days prior to an election. Applicants can register online, by mailing in a voter registration form, or in person at the local board of canvassers, the board of elections, or other state agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Mental Health.

Is there an early voting period?

Rhode Island permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Rhode Island:

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1. A voter with the state of Rhode Island who is incapacitated to the extent that it would be an undue hardship to vote at the polls because of illness, or mental or physical disability, blindness, or serious impairment of mobility.

2. An elector who is confined to any hospital, convalescent home, nursing home, rest home, or similar institution, public or private, within the state of Rhode Island.

3. An elector who will be temporarily absent from the State because of employment or service intimately connected with military operations or who is a spouse or legal dependent residing with that person, or a United States citizen that will be outside of the United States.

4. An elector who may not be able to vote at his or her polling place in his or her city or town on the day of the election.

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Absentee ballot applications must be received by local election officials at least 21 days prior to an election. A completed absentee ballot must then be received by the state board of elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Should circumstances arise within 20 days of an election that will prevent a voter from making it to the polls on Election Day, he or she can apply for an emergency mail ballot. More information regarding the emergency mail ballot process can be found here.

What are the voter ID laws in Rhode Island?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Rhode Island for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia does not cover elections in U.S. territories or other countries.

How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?

Did you know?

Did you know that Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization? Yep. We've been able to publish over a quarter million articles that are read by millions of people every month solely because of the generosity of our supporters. It costs us approximately $68 per year to write and maintain each of our encyclopedic articles-like the one you just read.

Will you chip in just $68 to ensure Ballotpedia remains a free, neutral resource for millions of Americans seeking trustworthy political information?

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This page is an overview of the 2020 New Jersey elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in New Jersey?

U.S. President

Total votes: 958,187 * Total pledged delegates: 126

Total votes: 404,214 * Total pledged delegates: 49

See also: United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2020 (July 7 Democratic primary) and United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2020 (July 7 Republican primary)

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. For the latest in your state, click here.

See also: United States House elections in New Jersey, 2020 (July 7 Democratic primaries) and United States House elections in New Jersey, 2020 (July 7 Republican primaries)

State legislature

Click on the following link for state legislative election results:

Local government

Click on the following links for local election results:

Offices on the ballot

Featured elections

The following New Jersey elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

General elections

There are no featured U.S. Senate general elections in New Jersey in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in New Jersey in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured state-level general elections in New Jersey in 2020.

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in New Jersey in 2020.

New Jersey election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in New Jersey are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population.

Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in New Jersey?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. New Jersey utilizes a semi-closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is generally limited to registered party members. Unaffiliated voters can register as party members at the polls on primary election day. Otherwise, a voter must indicate his or her party preference (e.g., via an updated voter registration) no later than the 55th day preceding the primary in order to vote in that party's primary.

How do I register to vote?

To register to vote in New Jersey, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election. Seventeen-year-olds may register to vote, although they may not vote until they have turned 18. Individuals serving a felony sentence or on probation or parole because of a felony may not register to vote. The voter registration deadline is 21 days before the next election. Registration applications can be downloaded from the state website and mailed to the county commissioner of registration or superintendent of elections. Registration applications are also available at various county offices and state agencies, such as the Division of Elections and Division of Motor Vehicle offices.

Is there an early voting period?

New Jersey permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in New Jersey. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.

To vote absentee, an application must be received by county election officials at least seven days prior to the election if returned by mail. It can also be submitted in person to county election officials until 3 p.m. on the day before the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by election officials by the time the polls close on Election Day.

What are the voter ID laws in New Jersey?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in New Jersey for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia does not cover elections in U.S. territories or other countries.

How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?

Did you know?

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Will you chip in just $68 to ensure Ballotpedia remains a free, neutral resource for millions of Americans seeking trustworthy political information?

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Featured elections

The following New York elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.

Federal elections

Primary elections

New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 14th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 15th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 17th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 24th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

New York's 27th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

General elections

There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in New York in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in New York in 2020.

General elections

There were no featured state-level general elections in New York in 2020.

Local elections

There were no featured local elections in New York in 2020.

New York election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in New York are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

June 23, 2020: Consolidated presidential preference and statewide primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county

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Historical New York elections

Click a link below to view election information about that year.

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This page is an overview of the 2020 Connecticut elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Who is running for election in Connecticut?

U.S. President

Total votes: 206,694 * Total pledged delegates: 44

Total votes: 81,266 * Total pledged delegates: 28

See also: United States House elections in Connecticut, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primaries) and United States House elections in Connecticut, 2020 (August 11 Republican primaries)

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Democratic

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State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of 2020 Connecticut elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.

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Featured elections

The following Connecticut elections have been identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that feature conflict between different factions within the political party. This list will be regularly reassessed as the year progresses.

Federal elections

Primary elections

There were no featured Congressional primary elections in Connecticut in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Connecticut in 2020.
There are no featured U.S. House general elections in Connecticut in 2020.

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in Connecticut in 2020.

General elections

There are no featured state-level general elections in Connecticut in 2020.

Local elections

There are no featured local elections in Connecticut in 2020.

Election dates

Connecticut election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in Connecticut are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

August 11, 2020: Primary and Presidential Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local election dates

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Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2020) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Results for congressional elections are posted on this page on election night. Results for other elections are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section.

How do primaries work in Connecticut?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate whom they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Connecticut utilizes a closed primary system, in which only registered party members may vote in a party's primary.

How do I register to vote?

To vote in Connecticut, one must be a U.S. citizen and Connecticut resident who will be at least 18 years old before Election Day.

Registration applications can be submitted online or completed via paper forms. Same-day registration is available in Connecticut for general elections, though not for primary elections.

Is there an early voting period?

Connecticut does not permit early voting.

As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail-often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

Connecticut voters are eligible to vote absentee in an election if they cannot make it to the polls on election day for one of the following reasons:

Active military service

Absence from town of residence during voting hours

Illness or physical disability

Religious beliefs precluding secular activity on election day

Performance of duties as an election official at a different polling place during voting hours

An absentee ballot must be returned either in person by close of business the day before the election or by mail. If returned by mail, the ballot must be received by close of polls on election day.

What are the voter ID laws in Connecticut?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Connecticut for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

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Connecticut elections, 2020 - Ballotpedia

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Featured elections

The following Maine elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.

Federal elections

Primary elections

General elections

State elections

Primary elections

There were no featured state-level primary elections in Maine in 2020.

General elections

There were no featured state-level general elections in Maine in 2020.

Local elections

There were no featured local elections in Maine in 2020.

Maine election dates, 2020

Statewide election dates in Maine are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

March 3, 2020: Presidential primary
July 14, 2020: Primary
November 3, 2020: General election

Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Historical Maine elections

Click a link below to view election information about that year.

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