Voter files by state
How to get the Maine voter file
In Maine, parties and campaigns can buy the voter file. The statewide file is $2,200, with free updates for a year.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Maine voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Maine Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Parties, campaigns for a candidate or ballot question, and elected officials. Since 2025, also anyone checking that election laws are followed. |
| Cost | $2,200 for the statewide file. It includes up to 11 free updates over 12 months. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | A text file on a thumb drive. It is not sent by email. |
| How to request | Fill out the request form. Attach proof that the party or campaign asked you to get it. Send it with payment. |
| Rules for use | Campaign use only. Do not sell it or post it online. Business use can bring fines up to $5,000. |
Good to know: Vote history is free with the file but limited to 2 elections per request. You can add more with each update.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- legislature.maine.gov/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec196-A.html
- www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/voter-data
- www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/content/assets/MAR24-20-Re
- www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/content/assets/MAR24-20rev
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Maine voter file questions
How much does the Maine voter file cost?
$2,200 for the statewide file. It includes up to 11 free updates over 12 months. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Maine voter file?
Parties, campaigns for a candidate or ballot question, and elected officials. Since 2025, also anyone checking that election laws are followed.
Does the Maine voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.