Elections & Voting

Overview

There are approximately 14,000 registered voters in the City of Westbrook. Our municipality is divided into five Wards, two State Senate Districts (26 & 27) and three State Representative Districts (126, 127 & 128). Each municipal Ward has a designated City Councilor and School Committee Member. In addition, the City Council and School Committee each have two At-Large positions tasked with representing the municipality as a whole.

Register to Vote

To register to vote in the City of Westbrook, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must be a citizen of the United States
  • You must be a resident of the City of Westbrook
  • You must be 18 years of age. A 17 year-old may register to vote and may participate in a primary election or municipal caucus if they will be 18 by the date of the General Election. A 16 year-old may pre-register to vote, but may not participate in any election.

You may register to vote in person at City Hall, by mail or at the polls on Election Day. You may be asked to provide proof of identity (such as your Maine Driver's License, State ID or the last four digits of our Social Security Number) and/or proof of your Westbrook residency (such as your Maine Driver's License showing your current Westbrook address, or a utility bill) to complete your voter registration record. For additional information, please contact 207-591-8116.

Polling Location

The Westbrook Community Center (426 Bridge Street) is the sole polling location for all Westbrook voters. Polls are open each Election Day from 6am - 8pm. 

Absentee voting is a convenient alternative to voting in-person on Election Day, allowing voters to obtain and vote their ballots either by mail or at City Hall prior to each Election Day. Please note that all absentee ballots must be returned to City Hall by 8pm on Election Day to be counted. 

2025 Election Dates & Important Deadlines

Next Election(s):

  • November 4, 2025 -  Municipal Election & State Referendum Election

Key Dates & Deadlines:

July 7, 2025 - Municipal nomination petition papers become available to candidates

August 6, 2025 (approximately) - Absentee ballots request open to the public

September 5, 2025 - Municipal nomination petition papers submission deadline and deadline to file as a write-in candidate

September 20, 2025 - Restrictions on political activities begin 

October 5, 2025 (approximately) - In-person absentee voting will begin & absentee ballots will be mailed out

October 30, 2025 - Last day to request an absentee ballot without a special circumstance

Municipal Ballot Information:

Offices to be voted on:

  • Mayor
  • City Council, At-Large
  • City Council, Ward 1
  • City Council, Ward 2
  • City Council, Ward 5
  • School Committee, At-Large
  • School Committee, Ward 3
  • School Committee, Ward 4

Sample Ballots & Required Postings:

State Ballot Information:  

The State ballot will contain 2 referendum questions. For more information on this, please visit the Maine Secretary of State website. All Westbrook residents, regardless of their Ward, State Senate, or State House District, will receive the same ballot. 

Sample Ballots & Required Postings: 

Municipal Ranked Choice Voting

The City of Westbrook uses ranked choice voting (RCV) for the positions of Mayor, City Councilor, and School Committee member when more than two candidates run for an open position. Click here to review the City Clerk's Administrative Rules for Ranked Choice Voting, or click here to read the City Charter's section on ranked choice voting in a municipal election.