Harmony, Maine Public Records

Maine residents can register online at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/votereg.html through the Secretary of State's system, or in person at the town office, by mail, or on Election Day at the polls. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and Maine residents. While the deadline to register by mail or online is 21 days before an election, Maine allows Election Day registration, meaning eligible residents can register and vote the same day by providing proof of identity and residency. The town conducts municipal elections through the traditional New England town meeting format, typically held each March. Town meeting participants elect selectmen (currently a three-member board), town clerk, tax collector, and other local officials, while voting on the town budget, local ordinances, and other matters. There are no mayoral elections, as the community is governed by a board of selectmen. The next town meeting will be held in March 2026, with the warrant posted at least seven days in advance. Residents also participate in state and federal elections, including races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives (Maine's 2nd Congressional District), Governor, Maine State Senate (District 3), Maine House of Representatives (District 47), and county offices. Local residents can find their assigned polling place by contacting the Harmony Town Office or checking the Maine Secretary of State's polling place lookup at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/index.html. For most elections, voters cast ballots at the Harmony Community School or town office, but it's wise to verify the location before Election Day, as polling sites may change. Maine maintains public records for election data: voter registration lists (without Social Security numbers or dates of birth) are available for purchase for political purposes, campaign finance reports are searchable online at https://mainecampaignfinance.com, candidate filings are public, and precinct-level election results are published by the Secretary of State at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/index.html. There is no U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Harmony voters are published by the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions (https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/). Local voters will also decide state legislative races for Senate District 3 and House District 47. Maine allows no-excuse absentee voting for all elections. Residents can request an absentee ballot by submitting a written application to the Harmony Town Clerk (forms available at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/absenteeguide.html) or by requesting one in person at the town office. Absentee ballots are available 30 days before an election and must be returned to the town clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Maine does not have permanent absentee status; voters must request a ballot for each election.