Secretary of State of Maine, Press

Two Lights for Tomorrow Celebration Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, Kicks off United States Semiquincentennial

Apr 18, 2025

“Two Lights for Tomorrow” Press Conference & Capitol Park Lighting Friday, April 18 to Kick Off Maine’s Semiquincentennial Celebration

Apr 17, 2025

BMV, EMCC Partner to Host a Free Event Tuesday, 4/22 to Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts

Apr 17, 2025

With Real ID or a Passport Required to Fly Beginning May 7, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Puts Measures in Place to Ease Wait Times

Apr 15, 2025

Secretary Bellows statement on the House passing the SAVE Act

Apr 10, 2025

Bellows issues question for people’s veto of state budget

Apr 8, 2025

Bellows statement regarding Maine joining lawsuit against elections Executive Order

Apr 4, 2025

Maine Secretary of State’s statement on Executive Order for election administration

Mar 28, 2025

Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question

Mar 28, 2025

Department of the Secretary of State Announces Two Lights for Tomorrow Celebration kicking off a year of celebrating America’s 250th birthday

Mar 21, 2025

Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Begin Issuing New Pine Tree License Plate on May 1, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question

Mar 12, 2025

Hanover residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Mar 10, 2025

Public Announcement of Pilot Audit Amended Schedule

Mar 10, 2025

Department of the Secretary of State Releases 2025 State Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

Citizen initiative found valid with 74,888 signatures

Mar 7, 2025

Sandy River Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Mar 4, 2025

Secretary of State Offers Public Guidance Regarding Gender Designations on Maine Driver’s Licenses

Mar 3, 2025

Brighton Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Feb 28, 2025

Citizen initiative found valid with 86,904 signatures

Feb 19, 2025

Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contest Accepting Entries

Jan 28, 2025

Secretary Bellows Appoints Dr. Lelia De Andrade as Deputy Secretary for Community Relations

Jan 24, 2025

Katherine (Kate) McBrien promoted from Maine State Archivist to Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State

Jan 15, 2025

Secretary Bellows Sworn in for 3rd term as Maine’s 50th Secretary of State

Jan 8, 2025

Special election set to fill House District 24 seat

Dec 20, 2024

Watch Out for Misleading Corporation and Non-Profit Solicitations

Dec 13, 2024

Maine Women’s Commission releases report on women’s labor and economic security

Dec 12, 2024

Dixmont and Moscow residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Dec 9, 2024

Recounts for legislative races scheduled

Nov 13, 2024

No additional ranked-choice tabulations to be announced

Nov 8, 2024

Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulation Announced for Maine Congressional District 2

Nov 7, 2024

Recognizing Election Hero Day

Nov 4, 2024

2024 Student Mock Election Results

Oct 30, 2024

General Election Day 2024 – One week away

Oct 29, 2024

Student Mock Election to be Held Tomorrow

Oct 28, 2024

Upcoming deadline: Online voter registration open through Tuesday

Oct 11, 2024

Howland residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Oct 10, 2024

General Election Day 2024 – 29 days away

Oct 7, 2024

General Election Day 2024 – 6 weeks away

Sep 24, 2024

Citizen's Guide to the 2024 Maine Referendum Election now available online

Sep 17, 2024

National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, September 17

Sep 16, 2024

Disability Voting Rights Week: September 9-13

Sep 10, 2024

BMV detectives crack stolen vehicle cases

Sep 5, 2024

General Election Day 2024 – 60 days away

Sep 5, 2024

Eastbrook residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

Aug 29, 2024

Maine Secretary of State Decision in Challenge to Cornel West Petitions

Aug 20, 2024