Elections & Voting
- How do I register to vote?
- Where do I vote?
- When are elections scheduled?
- Requests for Voter Registration Information
Election Results History
View Cape Elizabeth election results dating back to 1998
Absentee Ballot Information
Maine has "no reason" absentee voting. The law permits absentee ballots to be cast at any election by any voter who properly requests a ballot, up until three business days before the election.
Registration Appeals Board
State law provides for a Registration Appeals Board, M.R.S. Title 21-A §103. In the event a person is aggrieved by the decision of the registrar of voters, that person may appeal to the board.
Next Election: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
State Referendum and Municipal Elections
Hours: Polls open 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Location: Cape Elizabeth High School (directions)
Nomination Papers for Town Council and School Board
There are three seats available on the Town Council and School Board. Nomination papers are available as of Monday, July 26, 2021 and are available in the office of the Town Clerk.
Deadline to Submit Nomination Papers: Friday, September 3, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Click here for the final list of candidates whose names will appear no the November 2 election.
November 2, 2021
During COVID-19, voters are encouraged to vote by having an absentee ballot mailed to them. Absentee by mail is a convenient and safe way to vote. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Voting by Mail
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot be mailed by one of the following methods:
- Online Request Form - A voter may complete the online request form.
- Application (Fillable PDF) / Application (Download PDF) - A voter or voter's immediate family member may complete a request for absentee ballot and return 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
Accessible Absentee Ballot
An accessible absentee ballot is available for the November 2, 2021 elections. The accessible ballot is intended for voters with print disabilities, which may include vision impairment or blindness, physical dexterity limitations, learning disabilities or cognitive impairment, all of which prevent the individual from independently marking a paper ballot.
For those voters with disabilities who prefer to vote absentee, an accessible electronic ballot is available for voters to vote independently at home using screenreader technology.
Registered voters may request an Accessible Absentee Ballot through the Online Request Form. The Online Request Form is available until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Absentee ballots may be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by one of the following methods:
1. By Mail - The ballot must be received by the close of the polls.
2. Drop Box - A drop box dedicated to absentee ballots is located in the front of Town Hall. The drop box is available until 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 1. The voter or the voter's immediate family member may drop off the absentee ballot.
3. Deliver to Town Hall - If a voter prefers to deliver the absentee ballot in person, an election official will be available at the south side door of Town Hall (adjacent to the Village Green). The last day to deliver an absentee ballot to Town Hall is Monday, November 1. The voter or voter's immediate family member may deliver the ballot.
Absentee ballots must be received by the close of the polls on Election Day at 8:00 p.m.
Voting In-Person
Registered voters may vote by absentee ballot in-person at Town Hall. Voters will enter through the south side door (adjacent to the Village Green). Due to COVID-19 protocols a limited number of voters will be allowed into Town Hall at one time; voters may have to wait outside.
The last day to vote by absentee ballot is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28.
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.
Not Registered to Vote? Cape Elizabeth residents not yet registered to vote may do so by contacting the Town Clerk's Office at debra.lane@capeelizabeth.org or call 799-7665 for instructions.
Residents may also register to vote at Town Hall during the in-person absentee balloting times. Residents may also register at the polls on Election Day 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Proof of identity and residency is required.