Welcome to our 2026 Elections page!
Here’s your guide to voting in Maine, Democratic candidates on the ballot, the Maine Clean Elections program, and more.
Voting in Maine
Vote Early in Person
In Maine, you can vote early in person by casting an absentee ballot at your town office during their regular hours, in the early voting period set for each election. Learn more.
Find your town office address and contact information here to get the hours they’re open for early voting by absentee ballot.
Vote Absentee
Absentee ballots are available 30 days before an election. To vote absentee by mail, request a ballot at your town office or request one online here. Ballots must be returned (received by your town office) before the polls close on Election Day.
View Maine’s Absentee Voting Guide
Maine Voter Info Look-Up Service
Find out where you vote, what district you’re in, and view a sample ballot on the Maine Voter Information Look-Up website. Just enter your town, house number, and street, click GO. You’ll see your town office and districts first, then navigate to the Sample Ballot tab and look for the Click for Sample Ballot link to see a replica of the ballot for your address. The sample ballot will show the federal, state and county races, as well as the state ballot questions (does not include municipal races or ballot measures).
Register to Vote
Register to vote, update your voting address, and change your party enrollment ONLINE at https://registertovote.sos.maine.gov. The online registration deadline generally falls 2-3 weeks before an election.
You can register to vote in person any time! Visit your town office or city hall to register in person during their regular hours, right up to Election Day. On Election Day, register in person at your polling location. Learn how to register and what documents you’ll need.
Scroll down for more info about Democratic candidates and the referendum questions on this year’s ballot.
Who’s running for office in 2026?
We’re proud of our Democratic candidates running for public office in Waldo County this year! Under each tab, you can click on a candidate’s name to visit their website, then reach out, get to know them, and learn more about how they want to serve you and your neighbors in Waldo County. (We’ll update this page as candidates announce their campaigns; candidates can email us at info@waldocountydemocrats.com.)
Or, sign up to be a Waldo County Dems volunteer, and we’ll let you know when the campaigns need your help.
Thinking of running yourself? Check out our Candidate Resources page!
HD 37 (Part of Frankfort / Prospect/ Searsport/ Stockton Springs/ Winterport):
Alan Orcutt*
HD 38 (Brooks/ Jackson/ Knox/ Monroe/ Swanville/ Thorndike/ Unity/ Waldo/ Part of Frankfort)
HD 39 (Belfast/ Belmont/ Northport):
HD 40 (Appleton/ Islesboro/ Liberty/ Lincolnville/ Montville/ Morrill/ Searsmont):
HD 62 (Windsor/ China/ Hibberts Gore Township/ Somerville/ Palermo):
HD 63 (Unity Township/ Part of Winslow / Albion/ Freedom):
HD 68 (Clinton/ Pittsfield/ Burnham/ Troy)
District 1 Commissioner (Belfast – Belmont – Islesboro – Northport – Lincolnville):
(View map of Waldo County Commissioner Districts)
Waldo County Sheriff:
Register of Deeds:
Stacy Grant
Help Democratic Candidates Run Strong Campaigns
Support Clean Elections candidates with a $5 Qualifying Contribution. Maine Clean Elections is an optional public campaign financing program administered by the State of Maine, available to Maine House, Senate and Gubernatorial candidates. Candidates who receive a threshold number of qualifying contributions from voters in their district unlock public funding that enables them to run for office regardless of their personal wealth or circumstances. Clean Elections candidates agree to forego fundraising from wealthy individuals, corporations, PACs and anyone who lives outside their district (other than a limited number of “seed money” donations that must be spent early in the race).
To make a $5 Qualifying Contribution to your local Clean Elections candidate, go to this secure Maine.gov Clean Elections website and click Contribute. Enter your address and the website will show you which candidates you can make a $5 Qualifying Contribution to. You can make the contribution directly on the website with a credit or debit card. Or, you can contact a Clean Elections candidate directly to make a $5 qualifying contribution by cash or check.
Don’t forget our County Candidates. The Clean Elections program isn’t available to all candidates, such as those running for Sheriff and County Commissioner. They need your support to run a strong campaign. Visit candidate websites to find out how you can donate. Even a modest amount goes a long way in a county race, so please help them out!
Get involved --
Want to help Democrats get elected? Reach out to them directly or volunteer with the Waldo County Democrats! Visit our Volunteer page to learn all the ways you can make a difference.