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Elections & Voting Information
Annual Municipal Election
Tuesday March 14th 2023
7:00AM-8:00PM
Council Chambers, 59 Main Street
The following seats are open and will appear on the ballot.
Town Council – Two (2) Seats, 3-year terms
RSU No. 26 School Board - Two (2) Seats, 3-year terms
Candidates Night February 2nd
- Candidates Night will be held Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00PM
- Candidates Night will be a remote production broadcast live via a Zoom link (to follow) and Facebook Live, then archived on this page.
- Interested members of the public may come to the Council Chambers for a "watch party" to view and participate in the Zoom broadcast. Note, candidates will not be in Council Chambers
- Candidate bios (to follow, courtesy of campaigns) will be posted on this page.
Absentee Voting Information
- Absentee ballots may be requested without reason now until the close of business Thursday, March 9th.
- To submit your request:
- Download a printable absentee ballot request form at this link and deliver to the Town Office at 59 Main Street.
- Call the Town Office at 207-866-2556 to request a form be sent by mail.
- Fill out a form and submit it at the Town Office during normal business hours. - Absentee ballots will be available beginning Monday, February 13th.
- Voters claiming special circumstances may request an absentee ballot after Thursday, March 9th.
- Absentee ballots will be available beginning Monday, February 13th.
Voter Registration Information
- Orono residents may register to vote on Election Day at the polls (with photo ID or birth certificate and a piece of mail reflecting a physical Orono street address*)
- Orono residents may register to vote during normal business hours at the Town Office.
For election questions, please contact the Town Office at 207-866-2556.
* A residency oath may be taken for registration requirements only if proper ID is present and there is a lack of residency documentation
March 14, 2023 Town of Orono Annual Municipal Election List of Candidates
Town Council
2 seats, 3 year terms
Daniel C. Demeritt
Meghan L. Gardner
Jonathan A. Parker
RSU No. 26 School Board
2 seats, 3 year terms
Brittany B. Cline
Jacob J. Eckert
Kevin J. Roberge