Secretary of State of Maine — Press
279 releases from the Secretary of State of Maine.
Secretary of State warns of scams targeting Maine notaries, marriage officiants, corporations, and nonprofits
Oct 10, 2025
Open source ↗No Labels Party has officially withdrawn as a political party in Maine
Oct 2, 2025
Open source ↗Citizen's Guide to the 2025 Maine Referendum Election available
Sep 25, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Semiquincentennial Commission seeks community proposals to commemorate Maine’s role in the history of the nation
Sep 22, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State defends the safety and security of Maine elections
Sep 17, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women releases issue brief about threats to maternal and child health data
Sep 11, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State denies Justice Department demand for Personally Identifying Information (PII) of more than 1 million Mainers
Sep 8, 2025
Open source ↗August 26 deadline for public comment on statewide referenda to appear in citizens’ guide
Aug 20, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State sends letter to Justice Department in response to request for Mainers’ personal information
Aug 11, 2025
Open source ↗November 2025 Referendum Election ballot order of referendum questions announced
Jul 31, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Rejects Trump’s Justice Department Request for Maine Voter Information
Jul 29, 2025
Open source ↗Elections Division Investigation Clears False Allegations of Dual Voting
Jul 16, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women approves 5-year strategic plan
Jun 30, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State condemns false allegations of voter fraud
Jun 26, 2025
Open source ↗Christian Cotz sworn in as Maine State Archivist
Jun 16, 2025
Open source ↗Statement by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on today’s Maine Superior Court decision
Jun 13, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State warns of widespread Bureau of Motor Vehicles text scam
Jun 9, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women unveils a fresh new look
Jun 4, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Semiquincentennial Commission Seeks Nominations for Maine Atlas Project
May 30, 2025
Open source ↗Winners of high school organ donation poster contest honored
May 28, 2025
Open source ↗Annual reports for business and nonprofit entities are due June 2
May 20, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State issues final wording on referendum question
May 19, 2025
Open source ↗Maine students show all that life in Maine can be with entries for Secretary of State poster and essay contests
May 15, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State issues final wording on referendum question
May 5, 2025
Open source ↗Maine legislators and the Secretary of State make formal request to TSA, DHS to phase in Real ID implementation
May 1, 2025
Open source ↗Pine Tree license plates to begin replacing retiring Chickadee plates tomorrow
Apr 30, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Secretary of State’s statement on court order to pause portion of election administration executive order
Apr 24, 2025
Open source ↗Residents in Steuben and Beaver Cove Can Now Renew Motor Vehicle Registrations Online
Apr 18, 2025
Open source ↗Two Lights for Tomorrow Celebration Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, Kicks off United States Semiquincentennial
Apr 18, 2025
Open source ↗“Two Lights for Tomorrow” Press Conference & Capitol Park Lighting Friday, April 18 to Kick Off Maine’s Semiquincentennial Celebration
Apr 17, 2025
Open source ↗BMV, EMCC Partner to Host a Free Event Tuesday, 4/22 to Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts
Apr 17, 2025
Open source ↗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
Open source ↗Secretary Bellows statement on the House passing the SAVE Act
Apr 10, 2025
Open source ↗Bellows issues question for people’s veto of state budget
Apr 8, 2025
Open source ↗Bellows statement regarding Maine joining lawsuit against elections Executive Order
Apr 4, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Secretary of State’s statement on Executive Order for election administration
Mar 28, 2025
Open source ↗Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question
Mar 28, 2025
Open source ↗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
Open source ↗Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Begin Issuing New Pine Tree License Plate on May 1, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Open source ↗Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question
Mar 12, 2025
Open source ↗Hanover residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
Mar 10, 2025
Open source ↗Public Announcement of Pilot Audit Amended Schedule
Mar 10, 2025
Open source ↗Department of the Secretary of State Releases 2025 State Calendar
Mar 10, 2025
Open source ↗Citizen initiative found valid with 74,888 signatures
Mar 7, 2025
Open source ↗Sandy River Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
Mar 4, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary of State Offers Public Guidance Regarding Gender Designations on Maine Driver’s Licenses
Mar 3, 2025
Open source ↗Brighton Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
Feb 28, 2025
Open source ↗Citizen initiative found valid with 86,904 signatures
Feb 19, 2025
Open source ↗Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contest Accepting Entries
Jan 28, 2025
Open source ↗Secretary Bellows Appoints Dr. Lelia De Andrade as Deputy Secretary for Community Relations
Jan 24, 2025
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