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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 5, 2024 AUGUSTA — With 60 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 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 29, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Eastbrook has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 20, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a decision regarding challenges brought by three Maine voters to the nomination of slate of presidential electors to support Dr. Cornel West. The Secretary of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 13, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Tuesday Maine voters can request absentee ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election. While ballots themselves won't be available until 30 days …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 2, 2024 AUGUSTA — The deadline for unenrolled candidates for president to turn in a sufficient number of signatures to be on the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election ballot was 5 p.m. yesterday. As of that deadline, the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 21, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Scarborough branch will re-open after being temporarily closed since May 25, 2024, for repair work and mold remediation. The branch will open for continuation of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 18, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Department of Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions is moving to the Ballard Center at 6 E Chestnut Street, Augusta. To allow for the move, the Division will be closed …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 17, 2024 AUGUSTA — Maine State Archives has hired Sarah Hansen as the Director of Special Projects for the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission. Hansen started in her new role on June 3. “I am thrilled to be joining the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 24, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Scarborough branch will be temporarily closed starting May 25 to allow for further repair work following the broken roof drain in February 2023. The branch is expected …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 9, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Addison has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. Rapid …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 30, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is now accepting public comment on the wording of a citizen initiative question that will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election ballot, unless enacted by the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 4, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a modified ruling regarding challenges brought by Maine voters to the nomination petition of Donald J. Trump for the Republican primary for the President of the …
