Year2024
TierMid Tier
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Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR
The Maine Legislature did not make any substantial changes to its election laws during the 2024 session. Due to its lack of action, Maine received a B- on this year’s progress report.
Looking Back
Where Maine Started at the Beginning of 2024
- Automatic Voter Registration: Partial AVR
- Online Voter Registration: Yes
- Same-Day Registration: Yes
- Restoration of Rights: No Disenfranchisement
- Vote by Mail: No-Excuse
- Electronic Registration Information Center Member: Yes
- Early Voting Opportunities: In-Person Absentee
- ID Requirements: No Document Required
Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Maine as of 2024, we considered the state a middle tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other middle tier states. Last year, Maine was considered a top tier state.
How Our Tier Compares
- COVI (2024): 17th
- EPI Score (2022): 31st
- CLC State Scorecard (2022): 8/10
- MAP Democracy Rating (2024): MEDIUM
2024: This Past Year
Legislative Action
The Maine Legislature did not pass any election-related bills during the 2024 session.