Department of the Secretary of State State of Maine Press Releases

• Published on January 24, 2025 - 15:24 GMT

  Katherine (Kate) McBrien promoted from Maine State Archivist to Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of ...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2025 AUGUSTA — On January 7, 2025, Kate McBrien was sworn as Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State. Christian Cotz has been hired to serve as the acting State Archivist for Maine …

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• Published on January 15, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

  Secretary Bellows Sworn in for 3rd Term as Maine's 50th Secretary of State

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2025 Contact: Clare Davitt 207-446-0954 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.  Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal swearing-in of …

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• Published on December 20, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

  Watch Out for Misleading Corporation and Non-Profit Solicitations

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 13, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is warning Maine corporations and non-profits to watch out for a misleading solicitation they may have received in the mail which offer to file annual reports on …

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• Published on December 13, 2024 - 22:21 GMT

  Maine Women’s Commission releases report on women’s labor and economic security

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 12, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows released the Commission’s Biennial Report today, focused on Maine women’s labor and economic …

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• Published on December 13, 2024 - 01:43 GMT

  Freedom residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Freedom has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. Through Rapid Renewal, …

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• Published on December 11, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

  Dixmont and Moscow residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 9, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Dixmont and Moscow have launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 15:51 GMT

  Recounts for legislative races scheduled

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 13, 2024 AUGUSTA — Recounts of ballots cast have been scheduled for several legislative races, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today. Day Date Time District Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Unofficial, …

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• Published on December 6, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  2024 Student Mock Election Results

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 30, 2024 AUGUSTA — In yesterday’s Maine Student Mock Election, student voters selected former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Angus King, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Congressman Jared Golden as the top …

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• Published on December 6, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  Recognizing Election Hero Day

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 4, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Maine Town and City Clerks Association President and Weston Town Clerk Dwayne Young released the following statements in recognition of Election Hero Day. …

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• Published on December 6, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulation Announced for Maine Congressional District 2

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for Maine Congressional District 2, ranked-choice tabulation will be required, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced …

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• Published on December 6, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  No additional ranked-choice tabulations to be announced

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 8, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for President (either statewide or in the two congressional districts), U.S. Senate, and Congressional District 1, no …

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• Published on December 6, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  Bellows statement regarding necessity of RCV tabulation in CD2 race

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 8, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary Bellows released the below statement Friday regarding the necessity of conducting a ranked-choice voting tabulation in the Maine Congressional District 2 race between Congressman Jared …

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• Published on November 3, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

  General Election Day 2024 – One week away

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 29, 2024 AUGUSTA — With one week until General Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an …

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• Published on October 29, 2024 - 15:43 GMT

  Upcoming deadline: Online voter registration open through Tuesday

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 11, 2024 AUGUSTA — The deadline to utilize online voter registration at maine.gov/vote ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election is coming soon. Online voter registration is available in Maine through Tuesday, Oct. 15 …

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• Published on October 29, 2024 - 15:43 GMT

  Student Mock Election to be Held Tomorrow

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 28, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Maine Student Mock Election will be held Tuesday, with students at 138 schools around the state participating. “Hands-on learning through a mock election is a great way to teach young Mainers …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 18:19 GMT

  Howland residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 10, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Howland has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. …

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• Published on October 10, 2024 - 13:36 GMT

  General Election Day 2024 – 29 days away

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — With 29 days until General Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an update …

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• Published on October 7, 2024 - 16:53 GMT

  General Election Day 2024 – 6 weeks away

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 24, 2024 AUGUSTA — With six weeks until General Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an …

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• Published on September 24, 2024 - 15:55 GMT

  Citizen's Guide to the 2024 Maine Referendum Election now available online

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 17, 2024 AUGUSTA — As Election Day nears on Nov. 5, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding all Maine voters of a non-partisan resource that can help them make informed decisions at the polls: the 2024 Maine …

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• Published on September 17, 2024 - 16:17 GMT

  National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, Sept. 17

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 16, 2024 AUGUSTA — Tuesday, Nov. 17 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating democracy and registering voters. “Registering to vote is an important and exciting step …

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