Elections & Voting

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MUNICIPAL BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES

ELECTION RESULTS HISTORY

View Cape Elizabeth election results dating back to 1998



NEXT ELECTION: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

State Referendum Election

Sample Ballot (Two-sided)



Municipal and Referendum Election

Specimen Ballot



Seats Available:

Town Council – Two seats for three-year terms to expire 12/14/2026

School Board – Two seats for three year terms to expire 12/14/2026


VERIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPEAR ON NOVEMBER 7 REFERENDUM:

    TOWN COUNCIL    SCHOOL BOARD

Stephanie P. Anderson
24 Merrimac Place


    Cynthia R. Voltz*
      33 Philip Road

Matthew A. Grymek
48 Spurwink Avenue

    Jennifer McVeigh*
     7 Brentwood Road

Andrew B. Swayze
19 Meadow Way

    Charity L. Hews
      2 Purpoodock Drive

Timothy L. Thompson
6 Pine Ridge Road
    Arienne D. Hurder
     27 Jewett Road


    * incumbent



ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS:

VOTING BY MAIL

Registered voters may request an absentee ballot be mailed by one of the following methods.  The last day to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

Online Request - A Voter may complete the online request form.

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.


Town Clerk

320 Ocean House Road

Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Phone 207-799-7665

Fax 207-799-7141


VOTING IN-PERSON

Registered voters may now vote by absentee ballot in-person at Town Hall.  Voters will enter through the south side door of Town Hall (adjacent to the Village Green).  The deadline to vote by absentee ballot is 4:15 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Town Hall Council Chambers Hours Prior to Election Day:

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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,November 6, 2023. The voter or voter's immediate family member may deliver the ballot.


NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE?

Cape Elizabeth 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.
































General Information
Assistant Town Manager
Debra Lane
Deputy Town Clerk
Kathy Maxwell
Phone Numbers
207-799-7665
Fax: 207-799-7141
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
320 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth,
ME
04107

Monday
7:30 - 5:00
Tuesday - Thursday
7:30 - 4:00