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Get Started: Maine

Start by January of even-numbered years

Action 1. Choose Your Team (January, even years)

Select party for participation: Maine Democratic Party or Maine Republican Party.
Contact state or county party to join communication lists.

Maine Democratic Party
- Website: https://www.mainedems.org/
- Phone: (207) 622-7070

Maine Republican Party
- Website: https://www.maine.gop/
- Phone: (207) 623-1468

Action 2. Confirm Caucus Date and Time (January, even years)

  • Democrats hold municipal/regional caucuses in early February (e.g., Feb 3–4, 2024)
  • State-run presidential primary: first Tuesday in March (e.g., Mar 5, 2024)

Action 3. Find Your Party Caucus Location or Participation Method (January, even years)

  • Democratic caucus locations posted by county party or state Democrats.
  • Presidential primary: find polling place at https://voterlookup.maine.gov/ or local town clerk.

Action 4. Plan to Participate (January, even years)

  • Caucus: confirm date, time, and location with county party; arrive early.
  • Primary: check polling place, hours, registration deadlines, and ID rules.

Action 5. Attend the Party Caucus or Submit Participation (February/March, even years)

  • For caucus: attend and follow check-in and voting procedures.
  • For primary: vote in-person or by absentee following state procedures.

Action 6. Volunteer To Serve in a Precinct Position (February/March, even years)

  • Volunteer for positions such as Precinct Chair or Committee Member.
  • If none available, offer assistance to precinct leadership.

Action 7. Volunteer To Serve as a Delegate (February/March, even years)

Volunteer for delegate or alternate roles to county, district, or state convention.

Action 8. Participate in your Party

  • After the caucus/primary, stay active in your party.
  • Collect contact info for precinct and county party leadership.
  • Confirm dates for municipal and state conventions.
  • Join party communication lists for updates and volunteer opportunities.
  • Volunteer, fund-raise, support your local candidates, and invite others.

Reminders

Election participation starts in January. February/March participation is critical. Enjoy your chance to participate in your party’s decision-making process.