The State Primary and Special Referendum Election that was previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 14. The election has been called for the purpose of electing candidates for United States Senator, Representative to Congress (both districts), all 35 State Senate districts, all 151 State Representative districts, and the following county offices, which vary depending on the county: Judge of Probate, Register of Probate, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney and County Commissioner.

There are two bond questions: the first asks voters to weigh in on high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, and the second relates to transportation infrastructure projects.

Residents will also be voting on the proposed FY21 school budget which has an anticipated 0.00% increase on the mil rate for the coming year.

In order to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing, the Ward 1-2 voting location has been changed from Little Falls Activity Center to Great Falls Elementary School. The Ward 2 voting location has been changed from Shaw Gym to Gorham High School. Ward 1-1, Gorham Middle School, has not changed. If you are not aware of your voting location, please call the Clerk’s office at 222-1670.

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap and the Town of Gorham highly recommend voting by absentee ballot to limit the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Residents can obtain an absentee ballot by calling the office or going online to the State website here.

Once completed, ballots can be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office directly or mailed in. All ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on election night.