Voter Registration & Election Information
Residents of Raymond are encouraged to participate in Maine’s election process by registering to vote and staying informed about upcoming elections. Maine allows residents to register any time, including on Election Day, with proof of identity and residency.
You may register to vote at the Raymond Town Office, by mail using a voter registration card, or through the State of Maine’s online voter registration service. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Raymond, and at least 16 years old (18 to vote).
Maine offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing you to request and cast an absentee ballot either by mail or in person prior to Election Day. Absentee ballot requests may be made online, at the Town Office, or by calling the Town Clerk’s Office.
For all elections, Raymond votes at:
Jordan-Small Middle School
423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, ME
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
For questions about voter registration, absentee ballots, or upcoming elections, please contact the Raymond Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 655-4742 x 121
Election & Voter Information:
- Election Details
- Municipal Election Activities
- Voter Registration
- Absentee Voting Information
- Maine State Voter’s Guide
Election Details:
The next election date is Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.
- Maine Congressional Primary
- Maine State Primary
- Maine Gubernatorial Primary
- Municipal Town Meeting Warrant
- RSU #14 Budget Validation
Additional details to follow as it gets closer to election day.
Municipal Election Activities:
Nomination Papers for Municipal Office
Municipal elections for our public officials are governed under M.R.S.A. 30-A. In Raymond our elected officials are: Select Board, RSU #14 Board of Directors, and Budget-Finance Committee members. All other positions on boards or committees are appointed by the Select Board.
Annual Elections – Generally coincide with State Elections in June - 2nd Tuesday of June.
Nominations – The positions on the elected bodies are staggered three-year terms and elected by secret ballot.
Nomination papers available – The Town Clerk will have nomination papers available not more than 100 days prior to the election day.
Nomination paper deadline – The Town Clerk must have the signed nomination papers in her/his hands no later than 60 days before the election day.
Number of signatures – In towns of over 500 residents a candidate will need not less than 25 nor more than 100 signatures. (It is recommended to get at least 35 signatures in case some of the signatures are not registered voters in Raymond.)
Submission of nomination papers – The candidate must sign the Consent portion on the nomination papers, which says that the candidate will not withdraw from the race and will qualify for the office if elected. The circulator must sign the oath of qualified voters.
Ability to serve – A person cannot hold two elected positions at the same time.
Circulators of Nomination Papers
- A person requesting papers need not be a candidate or an agent of a candidate
- A candidate can circulate several sets of papers for the same office
- A candidate can usually circulate papers for more than one office
- A person can circulate papers for several candidates for several different offices
Persons Who Sign Nomination Papers
- A voter can sign as many nomination papers for different candidates and offices as they wish.
- A voter does not have to vote for the candidate for which they signed a nomination paper.
Petition Protocol
Maine petitions are governed under M.R.S.A. Title 30-A Section 2504 and M.R.S.A. Title 21-A Section 903-A. Municipal petitions generally come under M.R.S.A. Title 30-A.
Creating the petition – The petition must state exactly what the request is, and the specific action wanted. Each page bearing signatures must have the above wording on it. Petitions are typically addressed ‘To the Municipal Officers of the Town of Raymond’ and begin with the phrase “We, the undersigned, being registered voters of the Town of Raymond, request the municipal officers to place the following article before the voters for their consideration (followed by the wording of the request). If the request is for an action other than a vote, it could say, “We, the undersigned, being registered voters of the Town of Raymond, request the municipal officers to….”
Circulating a Petition
Any registered Maine voter can get papers to circulate a petition. For a simple petition no circulator’s affidavit is required but is encouraged.
Requirements for Signatures on Petition:
- Must be registered to vote in Raymond
- Signature
- Printed Name
- Street Address
- Town of Residence
Signing a petition – Any registered Raymond voter. (The signature of a taxpayer who is not a registered voter cannot be counted)
Signatures needed to be obtained – The number of voters equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast in the town at the last gubernatorial election. The Town Clerk will have this information
Timing of the petition before a town meeting – The completed petition must be in the hands of the Town Clerk no less than 45 days before the day of voting. If the petition is meant for a secret ballot than the petition must be in the hands of the Town Clerk no less than 60 days prior to the voting.
Refusal by the Selectmen of a petition – Municipal officers do not have to act on every petition submitted and they may refuse a petition if their refusal is reasonable. There is recourse in this event.
For more information, please contact Melanie Fernald, Town Clerk via email or phone 207-655-4742 x121
Voter Registration:
Maine Voter Registration Information - CLICK HERE
Absentee Voting:
Maine Absentee Voter Information - CLICK HERE
State of Maine Voter Guide:
State of Maine Voter Guide - CLICK HERE