2024 Election Information


November 5th
Election Day!
General Voting
Information
Absentee
Voting
Election
Results

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

State of Maine General and Referendum Election and Municipal Candidate & Referendum Election

VOTING HOURS

7:00AM to 8:00PM

POLLING LOCATIONS

Augusta Voters will vote at the following locations based on residence address:

Ward 1: Buker Community Center - 22 Armory Street

Ward 2: Augusta City Center - 16 Cony Street

Ward 3: Augusta Civic Center - 76 Community Drive

Ward 4: Cony High School - 40 Pierce Drive

Augusta voters can find their assigned ward by checking the municipal voting ward street list (PDF) linked below. Simply look up your street address to determine your ward. Polling locations are based on your ward assignment.

Municipal Voting Ward Street List

Voting Ward Street List Key:

WP - Ward/Precinct

CG - Congressional

SS - State Senate

SR - State Representative

CC - County Commissioner

WARD MAP




VOTING HOURS

7:00AM to 8:00PM

POLLING LOCATIONS

Augusta Voters will vote at the following locations based on residence address:

Ward 1: Buker Community Center - 22 Armory Street

Ward 2: Augusta City Center - 16 Cony Street

Ward 3: Augusta Civic Center - 76 Community Drive

Ward 4: Cony High School - 40 Pierce Drive

WARD MAP

Augusta voters can find their assigned ward by checking the municipal voting ward street list (PDF) linked below. Simply look up your street address to determine your ward. Polling locations are based on your ward assignment.

Municipal Voting Ward Street List



Voter Registration

Residents can register to vote on Election Day at their designated polling locations. Residents can also register early online at the State of Maine Online Voter Registration Service or by filling out a Voter Registration Card and visiting us in person!

How to Change Party Enrollment

Simply fill out a new voter registration card and indicate your new preference. Once you have enrolled in a party you must remain in that party for 90 days. Please keep in mind, that there is a 15-day waiting period when changing your party affiliation ONLY. 


Information regarding registering to 'vote' and 'casting' your ballot can be found at the Secretary of State's Office.

ACCESSIBLE BALLOTS

If you are a voter with a disability that makes it difficult for you to use a paper ballot, you can request an accessible ballot by one of the following:

NEW: Accessible Electronic Absentee Ballots are available through the State's online absentee ballot request site. The following procedure will be used for accessible electronic absentee ballots for a voter: 

  • The Voter requests an accessible absentee ballot and gives the Clerk their email address
  • The Clerk provides IVS with the Voter's name and district
  • IVS generates a ballot
  • The clerk emails the voter the ballot with instructions.

ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION

Absentee Ballots can be requested 90 before the scheduled election

Request an Absentee Ballot by:

  • Visiting City Hall in person during regular business hours
  • Call the City Clerk's Office Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM at (207) 626-2310. During election season, election staff can be reached at 207-620-8165.
  • Request an absentee ballot online
  • Complete an absentee ballot application and return to:
  • Mailing: City Clerk's Office, 16 Cony Street, Augusta, ME
  • Fax: 207-620-8127
  • Email: treasury@augustamaine.gov

Note: If you request a mailed ballot, please allow delivery time – both to receive and return – (2 to 5) days each way.



Absentee Ballots are available 30 days before the scheduled election


Voters may cast in-person absentee ballots at City Hall until the Thursday prior to Election Day during regular business hours Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (excluding holidays) and by Special Circumstances until 8:00 PM on election night. The Clerk's Office will have extended hours to allow residents an opportunity to register to vote and vote absentee on Tuesday October 29, 2024 and Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.


Ballots can be returned by:

  • Mail: 16 Cony Street, Augusta, ME
  • Drop Box: Located outside the front entrance of City Hall on the left hand side of the front door(s)
  • In Person: In person to the Warden/City Clerk in the Absentee Processing Room located on the first floor (Learning Gallery #145) of Augusta City Hall.

We recommend you return your absentee ballot before Election Day.


Please remember all ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk no later than 8:00 PM on election night. 

Call for Election Workers!

The City of Augusta is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as election workers for upcoming elections. Election workers are essential to ensuring a smooth voting process, assisting with tasks such as distributing ballots, checking in voters, tallying results, helping voters, and supporting the Warden and Ward Clerk in maintaining order at the polling location.


Eligibility Requirements:

-Must be at least 18 years old

-Must be a registered Maine voter

-Must reside in the municipality or county where they will serve

-16 and 17-year-olds who are conditionally registered to vote are also eligible

-Must not be a candidate or an immediate family member of a candidate


Training is provided for all positions and is required before working at the polls. If you are interested in supporting the election process and ensuring every vote counts, please consider filing out an election worker application today!