Elections & Voting
NEXT ELECTION:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - General Election
Presidential, State, County, and Municipal Elections
Cape Elizabeth High School Gymnasium
Polls Open: 7AM - 8PM
NOMINATION PAPERS:
Nomination papers for the following seats will be available beginning Wednesday, July 31 at the Town Clerk's Office:
Three (3) Town Council Seats - for one, three-year term
Three (3) School Board Seats - for one, three-year term
One (1) Portland Water District - for one, five-year term
Nomination papers are due by Monday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m.
To be considered qualified, you must be a registered voter of Cape Elizabeth, and residency is required during term of office.
NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE?
Cape Elizabeth residents may register to vote or make registration changes prior to Election Day, using the State's online registration page linked here and on the QR code below.
In addition, residents may register to vote prior to Election Day at the Town Hall Council Chambers on Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Tuesdays - Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., or at the polls at the Cape Elizabeth High School on Election Day 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Proof of identity and proof of Cape Elizabeth residency required.
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS:
WE ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGING VOTERS TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
Absentee ballot request applications are anticipated to become available the week of August 7. If possible, please request your absentee ballot online or utilize the QR code:
In addition, voters may request a paper absentee ballot be mailed by one of the following methods:
Application Form (Fillable PDF) / Application (Download PDF) - A voter or voter's immediate family member may complete a request for an absentee ballot. The application may be returned to the Town Clerk by mail, fax, or email.
Phone - A voter may call the Town Clerk's Office to request an absentee ballot at 207-799-7665
ABSENTEE VOTING IN-PERSON
Absentee Voting In-Person voting will begin the week of October 7 in the Town Council Chambers. The last day to request an absentee ballot will be Thursday, October 31 at 4:15 p.m.
Hours for Absentee In-Person Voting:
Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Tuesdays - Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Voters are encouraged to request an absentee ballot be sent to them by mail. Absentee by mail is a convenient and safe way to vote.
RETURN OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS:
Absentee ballots may be returned to the Town Clerk's Office prior to Election Day by one of the following methods:
- By Mail: Ballots may be returned by mail allowing sufficient time for the postal service to deliver to the Town Clerk by Election Day. Postmarks are not accepted.
- Drop Box: A secure drop box dedicated to absentee ballots is affixed in the front of Town Hall. The drop box is available until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The voter or voter's immediate family may drop off the absentee ballot.
- Drop Off to an Election Official: If a voter prefers to drop off the absentee ballot to an election official, they may do so at the Town Hall Council Chambers. Please enter the south side door of Town Hall (adjacent to the Village Green) and proceed to the Council Chambers. The last day to deliver an absentee ballot to an election official at Town Hall is 4:45 p.m. Monday, Monday, June 10, 2024. The voter or voter's immediate family member may deliver the ballot.
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ELECTION RESULTS HISTORY
View Cape Elizabeth election results dating back to 1998
