Absentee Voting in the 2026 Lewiston Mayor Runoff Election

December 15’s mayoral runoff is between the top two candidates, Ricky LaChapelle and Carl Sheline, after neither secured more than 50% of the votes on November 3rd.  In person absentee voting starts on Monday, Nov. 16 at Lewiston City Hall.  Students who are registered voters in Lewiston are eligible to participate in the runoff election.

Absentee Voting Dates:
– Before Break:  Mon, Nov. 16 – Thurs, Nov. 19
– During Break:  Mon, Nov. 23 – Wed, Nov. 25
– Last Week of Classes:  Mon, Nov. 30 – Thurs, Dec. 3
– Reading Day & Finals Week:  Mon, Dec. 7 – Thurs, Dec. 10

City Hall Hours:
      MONDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
      TUESDAYS: 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
      WEDNESDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
      THURSDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
      FRIDAYS: CLOSED

Campus Vote Shuttle – Monday, Dec. 7
A shuttle from campus to City Hall will run to accommodate students wishing to vote early, from 7:45am – 4pm. 

Election Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Polling Location: Longley School, 145 Birch Street
Hours: Polls open from 7am to 8pm in Lewiston.

Heading to vote? Don’t forget to bring your Bates ID, and your phone with your Voter Registration badge on Garnet Gateway.