Secretary of State Matt Dunlap recently announced that his office has created a new Web page that makes it easier to vote absentee.

"In Maine, a person doesn't need a specific reason or be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day to receive an absentee ballot," Dunlap said. "As long as you are registered to vote, you can vote absentee."

The absentee ballot request form is online here.

Additionally, a complete Absentee Voter Guide is also available online.

Also, there are more than 50 municipalities that can accept electronically submitted absentee ballot requests. Municipalities will begin to distribute absentee ballots in late September.