2025 Elections
- 2025 Municipal Election: June 10, 2025
- 2025 Town Meeting: June 16, 2025
- 2025 General Election: November 4, 2025
The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. In 2025 the General Election is a referendum election.
Referendum Elections are held to provide Maine’s citizens an opportunity to vote on People’s Veto Referenda, Direct Initiatives of Legislation, Bond Issues, other referenda proposed by the Legislature and Constitutional Amendments.
In Person Voting
In Person Voter Registration
In Maine, you may register to vote up to and including the day of the election.
- In Person: Register to vote in person at the Town Office.
- Online: To register to vote on-line click here.
- Requirements: To learn more about voter registration requirements, please see the Maine Voting Residence Fact Sheet click here.
In Person Voting Location & Hours
In Person voting is held on the date of the election at the below location and hours.
- Location: Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave, Paris, ME 04281
- Voting Hours: 8:00AM TO 8:00PM
Absentee Voting
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is the close of business on the Thursday before the election. Absentee Ballots requested after this date may be accepted only if the voter qualifies under certain special circumstances. Please contact the Town Clerk for more information.
Voters may request an absentee ballot using one of the following methods:
- Online: To request an Absentee Ballot at Main.gov, click here.
- By Phone: Voters may call the Town Office to request an Absentee Ballot.
- By Mail: Voters may complete the Absentee Ballot Form (available once released by the Maine Secretary of State each year) and mail it to the Town Office (Attention Town Clerk) requesting to have an Absentee Ballot mailed to you.
Note: You may use the Absentee Ballot Form if an immediate family member wishes to submit the ballot order on your behalf, or if you wish to designate a third person to pick up a ballot for you.
Submitting an Absentee Ballot
Timing
- In Person: Voters may vote an absentee ballot at the Town Office beginning approximately 30 days before Election Day.
- Absentee ballots must be returned to the Registrar of Voters / Town Clerk by 8PM of Election Day, coinciding with the close of the polls.
Location
Prior to Election Day:
- In Person: Deliver the sealed ballot envelope to the Town Office during business hours.
- By Mail: If returning your ballot by mail, we suggest mailing it no later than 1 week prior to the election, to ensure that it is received by 8PM on Election Day.
On Election Day: Deliver the sealed ballot envelope at the Poling Location prior to poling close.
RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER PERSON: If you require assistance in completing the Absentee Ballot Application, the Aide Certificate must be completed by whomever assisted you. If you require assistance in reading or marking the ballot, you may ask someone to aide you. In addition to the aide, one other person must be present as a witness. Before you mark your ballot, the witness must see that it is blank. While voting, you may not talk to anyone except the aide. You or your aide, if you are unable, must sign the return envelope on the highlighted signature line. The aide must complete the “Aide Certificate” and the witness must complete the “Witness Certificate”, both located on the back of the envelope.
BALLOTS ISSUED TO A 3RD PERSON: At your request, your ballot may be issued to a third person who is not a member of your immediate family, who may carry the ballot to you. For this reason, you must mark your ballot in the presence of a witness, even if you choose to return the ballot yourself. Witnesses can be: one person who is a Notary Public, a Municipal Clerk, a Clerk of the Courts, or two other persons. There must be no communication between the voter and the witnesses regarding ballot races. Mark the ballot so it is not possible for the witnesses to see how the ballot is voted. The “Witness Certificate” must be completed and signed by the witnesses.
REPLACEMENT BALLOT: If you make a mistake when marking your ballot and need a replacement ballot, or if you have any questions, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 207-743-2501.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Monday May 12, 2025 Earliest date to request an absentee ballot.
Early May - June 5, 2025 Once absentee ballots are received absentee voting will be available at the Town Office.
June 5, 2025 Last day to request an absentee ballot.
June 10, 2025 Election Day. Polls open from 8AM to 8PM
Voter Registration is available at the Town Office during regular business hours. You can also register to vote on Election Day at the polls.
For information regarding Rank Choice Voting which will be used for any State Office with 3 or more candidates click here - https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/rankedchoicefaq.html
To see a list of your current elected officials click here - https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php
For additional information, contact:
- Elizabeth Knox, Registrar of Voters / Town Clerk - 207-743-2501