City of Ellsworth - Voter Information

How do I register to Vote?

National Mail Voter Registration Form
Instructions to persons completing the Voter Registration Application for U.S. Citizens

See the voter information menu on the left for new information.

The State of Maine allows residents to register to vote anytime, including the day of the election. Residents of Ellsworth may register to vote at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall during regular business hours. Proof of residency and proof of identity is required, such as a driver's license indicating a physical street address in Ellsworth (not a post office box mailing address). If your driver's license shows a previous address, please bring other documents (check book, utility bills, etc.) that show your Ellsworth address. For more information on the State of Maine regulations of Voter Eligibility, click here.

If you are currently registered and wish to change any information, such as married name or residence address, that is pertinent to your voting record, please visit the Clerk's office or mail the new information to City of Ellsworth, City Clerks Office, P.O. Box 586 Ellsworth ME 04605. This service will soon be available online by clicking here.

Currently, there are three official political parties within the State of Maine - Democrat, Green-Independent, and Republican. Registered voters may enroll in one of these three political parties. Voters who wish to register to vote do not have to select a political party. Voters can be registered to vote, but do not have to be enrolled in a political party. The employees in the City Clerk's Office can not to answer questions for citizens regarding the purposes and objectives of the various political parties in Maine. Ellsworth voters with questions regarding activities of the local political parties are encouraged to contact their local party chairperson, or click on the following links for additional information about each political party:

Maine Democratic Party http://www.mainedems.org/
Maine Green-Independent Party http://www.mainegreens.org/
Maine Republican Party
www.mainegop.com

There are 4 polling place locations within the City of Ellsworth. Voters are required to vote at the appropriate polling place location for their ward. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for the location of your ward. The polls are open at 8:00AM and close at 8:00PM. Click here for a list of voting wards.

The municipal election is held on the Tuesday, following the first Monday, in the month of November, during the odd numbered calendar years (such as 2003, 2005, 2007, etc.). All positions are up for election during each municipal election.

The State of Maine general and referendum elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The primary election is held on the 2nd Tuesday of June of each general election year.

If you are unable to vote at the polls on Election Day, you may obtain an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are available at the City Clerk’s Office 30 days prior to the election. The absentee ballot may be voted at City Hall or mailed to the voter.

Absentee Voting Information

A Guide to Absentee Voting in Maine
Most Commonly Asked Questions
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/absentee03.htm

Absentee Voting Guide
for Requesting and Receiving Absentee Ballots
(33KB PDF File)

The state law permits absentee ballots to be cast at any election by any voter who properly requests a ballot. If a voter is interested in voting in a particular election, but is unable to go to the polling place on Election Day, then the voter should obtain an absentee ballot.

A voter may vote by absentee ballot at City Hall. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Before each major election, the City Clerk’s Department also offers special hours for the purpose of correcting the voter’s list and conducting absentee voting. Please call first to verify the date and time.

A voter may also call and request a ballot be sent by mail. Ballots are mailed on a daily basis. An immediate family member (on behalf of the voter) may, in writing, request a ballot be sent by mail or delivered to the voter by that family member. Applications for an absentee ballot may also be downloadable through this web site as an election draws near.

If the ballot is returned by another immediate family member, the other immediate family member must also sign the application or written request indicating they returned the ballot. The family member must state his/her relationship to the voter.

If you have any other questions about the voting process here in the city, please contact the City Clerks Office - 207-667-2563 Ext 129.

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