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Absentee Voting in the 2026 Lewiston Mayor Runoff Election<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

December 15\u2019s mayoral runoff is between the top two candidates, Ricky LaChapelle<\/strong><\/a> and Carl Sheline<\/strong><\/a>, after neither secured more than 50% of the votes on November 3rd.\u00a0 In person absentee voting starts on Monday, Nov. 16<\/strong> at Lewiston City Hall.\u00a0 Students who are registered voters in Lewiston are eligible to participate in the runoff election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absentee Voting Dates:<\/span>
– Before Break:<\/span>\u00a0 Mon, Nov. 16 – Thurs, Nov. 19
– During Break:<\/span>\u00a0 Mon, Nov. 23 – Wed, Nov. 25
– Last Week of Classes:\u00a0<\/span> Mon, Nov. 30 – Thurs, Dec. 3
– Reading Day & Finals Week:<\/span>\u00a0 Mon, Dec. 7 – Thurs, Dec. 10<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
City Hall Hours:<\/span>
<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 MONDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TUESDAYS: 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 WEDNESDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 THURSDAYS: 7:45 AM to 4 PM
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 FRIDAYS: CLOSED<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Campus Vote Shuttle – Monday, Dec. 7<\/span><\/strong>
A shuttle from campus to City Hall will run to accommodate students wishing to vote early, from 7:45am – 4pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Election Date:<\/span> Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Polling Location: <\/span>Longley School, 145 Birch Street
Hours:<\/span> Polls open from 7am to 8pm in Lewiston.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Heading to vote? <\/a> Don’t forget to bring your Bates ID, and your phone with your Voter Registration badge on Garnet Gateway.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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