Field Ready Training Program

Join Maine Civic Action in Auburn, Brewer or Portland between May 5 and June 4 for trainings on Get Out the Vote Strategy, Notary Ballot Chasing, or Candidate Training. These opportunities are tailored for activists who want to get involved in their communities and help turn out the vote in 2026, as well as candidates running for office at the state and local levels. View the flyer and fill out the form below to learn more and sign up!

Get Out the Vote Strategy

This training equips candidates and activists with proven strategies to plan and execute a successful Get Out the Vote operation. Participants learn how to calculate their target vote number, identify and build a targeted voter list, and mobilize committed supporters to turn out on Election Day. The training also covers Election Day Operations and best practices used by winning campaigns to increase voter turnout and electoral success.

Notary Ballot Chasing

This training equips activists with the legal tools and practical skills to significantly increase voter participation through notary certification and ballot chasing. No prior notary experience is required to attend, and there is no expectation that participants become notaries afterward—this training is open to everyone who wants to learn and get involved.

In the first half of the training, participants are guided step-by-step through the Maine State Notary open-book exam. Attendees leave with a completed notary application.

The second half of the training focuses on ballot chasing, a lawful and highly effective method to ensure absentee ballots are requested, completed, and returned. Participants learn how to work with low-propensity voters—registered voters who rarely turn out—to help them navigate the absentee voting process from start to finish.

This training teaches a proven strategy that has won close elections by increasing turnout where it matters most. By combining notary certification with ballot-chasing tactics, participants leave prepared to become high-impact activists who don’t just support campaigns—but help deliver victories.

A one-time $50.00 state fee is required to become a notary (Not due at time of training).

Candidate & Campaign Management Training

This is a hands-on training designed for candidates and campaign managers who want to run a clear, disciplined, and winning campaign. Participants will learn how to set realistic goals, build a campaign calendar and timeline, identify the voters they need to reach, and make smart choices about where to spend limited time, money, and volunteer energy. We’ll cover how to prioritize voter contact, fundraising, and events so your campaign stays focused and on track. By the end of the training, attendees will leave with a practical campaign roadmap they can use to guide decisions from launch through Election Day.