Voting & Elections | Solon, Maine

Register to Vote Online or In-person
Qualifying Parties
Local Elections
State Elections
Representatives to the Maine State Government
Representatives to the United State Government

Register to Vote Online or In-person

To register, you must be a United States citizen, at least 16 years of age to pre-register to vote and have established a fixed principal home in Maine. Check out the State of Maine Voter Guide for requirements.

You will need:

Proof of Identification (government issued photo ID)
Proof of Residency (that your primary residence is in the Town you are registering to vote)

To vote in a Referendum or General Election, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age. A 17 year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election.

There are many ways to register:

Online :Go to Maine Voter Registration Service
In-person: at your local Clerk’s Office, Bureau of Motor Vehicle branch office, state & federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives

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Qualifying Parties

A Maine registered voter may enroll in one of the following parties by checking the appropriate box on the Maine Voter Registration Application. For information on each party, click on links below.

Democratic
Green Independent (This is an actual party, it is not the same as ‘independant’ or unenrolled or undeclared)
Libertarian
Republican
No Labels (as of 2024)

If available on the voter registration card, a voter may enroll in one of the following qualifying parties by checking the “Other Qualifying Party” box on the voter registration application and writing in the qualifying party name:

Go to the Maine Bureau of Elections website for up to date information on new “qualifying parties”.

A voter not wishing to join any party should check the “Unenrolled (no party choice)” box on the application.

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Local Elections

For for information on local elections and town meetings, go to:

Town Meeting Information
Town Meeting Warrants
Local Elections & Meeting Agendas
Running for Local Office
- Elected Offices include:
  - Board of Selectman/Assessor/Overseer - 3-year-term, must be a resident of Solon, over age 18
  - RSU 74 Board of Directors - 3-year-term, must be a resident of Solon, over age 18
  - Road Commissioner - 1-year-term, Must be over age 18
- Nomination papers
  - Available 100 days prior to our annual town meeting (1st Saturday in March)
  - Return to the Clerk no later than 60 days prior to our annual town meeting.
  - Signatures of 25-75 registered voters (Solon residents only) are required; 30-35 suggested
  - Election held before the annual town meeting on the first Saturday in March