Voting Rights

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Voting is the cornerstone of democracy. Maine has a long history of protecting voting rights for all qualified people, and the ACLU of Maine works to preserve and strengthen those protections. We support efforts to make it easier for more qualified people to vote, and oppose measures that would prevent Mainers from participating fully and fairly in our elections.

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Know Your Rights
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Federal Agents at the Polls

Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly — without fear of deception or intimidation.
News & Commentary
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The Fight to Protect Maine Voter Data Heads to the First Circuit

The Trump administration is not sharing the true reasons for wanting sensitive voter data: to unlawfully build a national voter database to disenfranchise voters. We're fighting back.
Press Release
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ACLU of Maine Urges Federal Appeals Court to Protect Maine Voter Data

The brief argues the Trump administration has not stated the true purpose for requesting sensitive voter data.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Privacy
News & Commentary
A person stands at a voting booth marked with an American flag and the word “VOTE” inside a community polling place. The room has wooden floors, orange stacked chairs, and colorful landscape paintings on the walls, with a small U.S. flag displayed nearby.

Your Vote, Your Schedule: It's Time to Request Your Absentee Ballot Online

Election Day may be a couple of months away, but it's already time to request a mail-in absentee ballot online!

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Initiative
Sep 2026

Defending Our Vote & Safeguarding Maine Elections

Voting is the best way to exercise your political power – no matter which candidates, causes, or parties you support. Your vote is your voice and your power, and the world needs to hear it!