Voting & Election Information
Results of the Nov. 5 Town Council election. The top three finishers will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1.
- Linda Caprara: 1,931
- Zachary Steele: 1,697
- Anthony (Andy) Wess: 1,385
- Bruce Burns: 1,357
- Christopher Lavigne: 1,309
The following candidates were elected in uncontested races. Each will also serve a three-year term.
- School Board: Erica Dennett
- Library Trustee: Courtney Baehr, Jen Coursey, Laura Lynn
Results of Winthrop ballots cast in Tuesday's general and referendum election:
President and Vice President:
- Kamala Harris/ Tim Walz: 1,995
- Donald J. Trump/James D. Vance: 1,811
- Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware: 50
- Chase Oliver/Mike Ter Maat: 36
- Cornel West/Melina Abdullah: 7
- Shiva Ayyadurai/Crystal Ellis: 6
U.S. Senator:
- Angus King: 2,179
- Demi Kouzounas: 1,321
- David Allen Costello: 282
- Jason S. Cherry: 86
District 2 U.S. Representative:
- Jared Forrest Golden: 2,233
- Austin Theriault: 1,612
District 14 State Senator:
- Craig V. Hickman: 2,155
- Shannon McDonnell: 1,623
District 57 State Representative:
- Tavis Rock Hackenfus: 2,219
- Donna L. Piccininni: 1,487
Kennebec County Judge of Probate:
- Elizabeth H. Mitchell: 2,947
Kennebec County Register of Probate:
- Abigail Elizabeth St. Valle: 1,804
- Ronda C. Snyder: 1,755
Kennebec County Sheriff:
- Ken Mason: 3,195
Question 1: Citizen Initiative:
- Yes: 2,816
- No: 936
Question 2: Bond Issue:
- Yes: 1,971
- No: 1,781
Question 3: Bond Issue:
- Yes: 1,799
- No: 1,977
Question 4: Bond Issue:
- Yes: 1,936
- No: 1,771
Question 5: State Referendum:
- Yes: 1,477
- No: 2,320
Voting & registration information for the November 5, 2024 election
The last day to absentee vote for the November 5th General Election is Thursday, October 31st at 4:30 pm.
All ballots must be returned no later than 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5th.
On Tuesday, November 5th, polls will be open from 8 am to 8 pm. Polling location is the Winthrop Town Office, All Purpose Room, 17 Highland Avenue.
Until Oct. 31st, you can:
- Vote in-person at the Town Office lobby
- Call (207) 377-7200 to have your ballot mailed to you (you may or may not receive it in time)
- Pick up an absentee ballot at the Town Office to take home
- Request your ballot electronically: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl
Questions? Call the clerk’s office (207) 377-7200.
Reminder: Mainers can register to vote any time, even on election day, there is no deadline. After October 21, you must register to vote in-person. Identification and proof of residency is required. You can also register to vote electronically here: https://registertovote.sos.maine.gov
- Absentee voting in Maine information
- Voters who will be at least 65 years of age by the next election or who self-identify as having a disability may apply for ongoing absentee voter status
- Maine voter registration information
- Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election Nov. 5. 2024
Sample Ballots:
- SAMPLE General Election Ballot Nov. 5, 2024
- SAMPLE Winthrop, Maine Municipal Election Ballot Nov. 5, 2024
- SAMPLE State of Maine Referendum Election Ballot Nov. 5, 2024
Maine residents can register to vote on Election Day. In order to register to vote, you must bring identification and something that shows a current Winthrop address. A driver's license or state identification card with the current address meets both criteria, otherwise, a checkbook or bill addressed to the applicant at the current address along with a social security card, birth certificate, or hunting/fishing license.
If you mail in your voter registration card, you must send proof of identity such as a photocopy of your driver's license or other photo ID or a utility bill with your name and address on it.
There is no cut-off date for registering to vote in person. If you want to register to vote by mail or through a voter registration drive, the cut-off date is the close of business on the 21st day before the election. Register to vote electronically here.
Where Do I Vote?
All residents of Winthrop absentee vote at the Town Office, 17 Highland Avenue. Polling station for elections is the All Purpose Room at the Town Office, 17 Highland Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How do I get an Absentee Ballot?
Ballots can be picked up, requested online here or mailed to you by calling the clerk's office at (207) 377-7200. You may also absentee vote in person at the Town Office lobby. Absentee ballots are available approximately 30 days prior to Election Day. For more information, please contact the Town Office.