UMaine UVote

The UMaine uVote program is designed to engage and empower students to participate in elections by providing resources, education, and support.

The program often includes voter registration drives.

UVote aims to increase voter turnout among the student population and promote lifelong democratic engagement.

  • In-Person Options:
    • Visit the Town of Orono at 59 Main Street, Orono, ME
    • Center for Student Involvement (Room 149 Memorial Union) between 8-4:30 Monday-Friday (available until about 3 weeks before the election)
    • At your polling site the day of the election
  • Online!
    • Registering to vote just got easier! You may now register online in the State of Maine at https://registertovote.sos.maine.gov/
  • National Voter Registration Day – September 17
  • Constitution Day – September 17
  • General Election – November 4
  • The Town of Orono highly encourages requesting an absentee ballot
  • Absentee Ballot requests are available in the beginning of February and must be received by the close of business five days before election day.
  • Completed Absentee Ballots must be received by the municipal clerk at the no later than 8:00pm on Election Day
  • DO NOT turn your absentee ballot into your Residence Hall

Dates to be determined

Candidates visiting campus: 

  • The University of Maine offers open and equal access to campus and facilities for issues and candidates. Please note campus venues are limited in capacity.
  • Spaces, venues and services must be reserved in advance and require rental fees. Please visit UMaine Events & Hospitality.
  • If you are a candidate coming to campus as a part of a UMaine Affiliated Student Organization’s event, the club must submit a CampusGroups event management form. Questions for these arrangements can be sent to um.getinvolved@maine.edu.

Please remember: No candidate or issue-related materials can be posted inside the voting location or within 250 feet of any polling location entrance. Thank you for your cooperation.

Additional Resources:

View UMaine UVote’s Action Plans and NSLVE data by clicking on this link

For more information on voting in Maine, go to https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/voterguide.html

Stay informed about candidates and issues with the resources provided by Fogler Library

For further information about UMaine UVote, contact Colleen Frazier in the Memorial Union, Room 149 or at 207-581-1760

Stay up to date on current voter engagement efforts on campus by following us on social media:
Facebook: UMaine UVote
Instagram: @um.uvote