Rep. Underwood's News from the Legislature

State of Maine Online Absentee Ballot Request Service

Maine citizens who are registered to vote may use this free service to request an absentee ballot for the November 8, 2022 general election.

Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT on Election Day.  For more information, please visit the Upcoming Elections page.

Please request your ballot by clicking here.

For additional information about absentee voting in Maine, please click here.

Maine Fall Foliage Conditions

Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry provides weekly foliage reports during foliage season (mid-September to mid-October).  The Maine Forest Service and State parks staff assess the amount of color change and leaf drop when they are on assignment in the field.  These reports represent the official word on foliage conditions in Maine.

To start receiving these reports via email, click here.

For details about where and when to visit for ideal leaf peeping, click here.

Vote in Honor of a Veteran” Buttons Available

The Department of the Secretary of State is taking orders for buttons to honor our veterans on Election Day.  The button, which reads “I'm Voting in Honor of a Veteran,” is personalized with the name of a veteran the voter wants to recognize for his or her sacrifices to ensure our freedoms, including the right to vote.

Order forms for the Vote in Honor of a Veteran button can be found online here.  The buttons are mailed directly to voters’ homes, and there is no cost for the button or for shipping.  To receive the button before the election, voters should place their orders as soon as possible.