City Government

City Clerk, Voter Registration & Elections

How do I register to vote?

The State of Maine allows residents to register to vote anytime, including the day of the election. Residents of Bangor 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 Bangor (not a post office box mailing address). If your driver's license shows a previous address, please bring other documents (checkbook, utility bills, etc.) that show your Bangor street address.

Residents may register to vote on election day at the polling place at which they vote. To assist us in making the voting process as easy as possible, we ask that you register in advance if at all possible.

If you are currently registered and wish to update 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 Registrar of Voters, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401

How do I enroll in a political party? How do I change parties?

There are currently three official political parties in the State of Maine - Democrat, Green-Independent, and Republican. Registered voters may enroll in one of these political parties. However, residents 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. Only voters enrolled in a political party can vote in that party's primary elections or participate in that party's caucus. If you are enrolled in a political party and wish to change to a different party, you must make that change at least fifteen (15) days before the primary or party caucus to be eligible to vote or participate. Once enrolled in a party, you must stay in that party for at least three months.

The employees in the Bangor City Clerk's Office cannot answer questions for citizens regarding the purposes and objectives of these political parties. Bangor voters with questions regarding activities of the local political parties are encouraged to contact their local party chairperson or to 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

 

Once I am registered, where do I vote?

All voters in the City of Bangor vote at the Bangor Civic Center, located at 100 Dutton Street. On Election Day, the polls are open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm.

For one week prior to each election, Early Voting (in-person absentee) is offered at the Civic Center from 8 am to 6 pm. 

 

When are elections held?

A municipal election is held each year on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. City Councilors and Superintending School Committee members are elected at-large for three-year terms. Anyone interested in becoming a candidate must collect signatures from registered voters in Bangor through a petition process.  Contact the City Clerk's office for more information.

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.

Absentee and Early Voting

Absentee ballots can be requested

• by the voter by calling 992-4200
• in writing by the voter or immediate family member
• in person by visiting the City Clerk's office
• by email by clicking here

You no longer have to wait and vote on election day. The City offers Early Voting (in-person absentee) at the Bangor Civic Center before each election. You can vote early (but not often) for any reason, or no reason. If your work or other commitments make voting on election day difficult, or if you simply want to avoid the lines, vote in advance at your convenience. The dates and times of convenience voting are publicized in advance of each election.

MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT. VOTE.

 

Voter Registration Contact Information:

General Information:

Mailing Address:  73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME  04401-5118

General Telephone Number: 207-992-4297

General Fax Number: 207-945-4449

Business Hours:  Monday through Friday 8am – 4:30 p.m.

Registrar:  Patti Dubois

Telephone: 207-992-4200

Deputy Registrar:  Michael Gleason

Telephone:  207-992-4297