How do I vote in Maine? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Maine. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you need to register to vote in Maine. Check your voter registration status here.

How do I do that?

You can register to vote online at the Maine Secretary of State’s website or in-person at local and state government offices including Motor Vehicle branch offices as well as state and federal services agencies. You can also print out a registration card here and either mail it or deliver it by hand to your municipal registrar or clerk. Find more details here on the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions’ website.

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register online or by mail is Oct. 15, but you can register in person through Election Day.

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can look up your polling location here.

Can I vote by mail?

Any registered Maine voter can request an absentee ballot without an excuse. You can request an absentee ballot online here. You can find more information on voting absentee here.

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can check the status of your absentee ballot here.

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

If you’re unable to make it to your polling site for early voting or on Election Day, you can request an absentee ballot.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Maine voting guide: Polling sites, vote-by-mail deadline, more