Maine
"Dirigo"
Maine does its own thing, from splitting electoral votes to electing independents. The state's mix of crusty fishermen, Portland hipsters, and summer people from away creates a unique political culture that doesn't fit neatly into red or blue boxes.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
+8.9% above national average
+11.0% above national average
Excellent - Small gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- No ID Required
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Social Studies/History including American history, government, civics, and personal finance
- Credits Required
- 2 credits
- Duration
- N/A
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Maine Legislature Title 20-A, §4722
Maine State Legislature • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20