Maine

Maine Voter Guide 2026: Candidates on Your Ballot

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Maine's 2026 ballot includes governor (Hannah Pingree (D), Bobby Charles (R)); U.S. Senate (Susan Collins (R), Troy Jackson (D)). Browse tracked Maine jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.

State Snapshot

Primary ElectionJune 9, 2026

General ElectionNov. 3, 2026

StateMaine

Places Listed7

Profiles41

2026 Statewide Races

Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for Maine's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.

Governor

2 candidates

Hannah Pingree (D)
Hannah Pingree is the Democratic nominee for Maine governor in 2026, a former speaker of the Maine House and former director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. Her campaign emphasizes affordability, housing, climate resilience, health care, child care, workforce development, and continuing Democratic executive leadership after Janet Mills.
Priorities: Address affordability, housing, and child care · Support climate resilience and Maine's coastal economy · Use legislative and executive-policy experience to manage state government
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Bobby Charles (R)
Bobby Charles is the Republican nominee for Maine governor in 2026, a lawyer, author, and former U.S. assistant secretary of state under President George W. Bush. His campaign emphasizes public safety, lower taxes, energy costs, education, state management, and a Republican change message after eight years of Democratic control.
Priorities: Lower taxes, costs, and regulatory burdens · Strengthen public safety and state management · Promote energy affordability and education accountability
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U.S. Senate

2 candidates

Susan Collins (R)Incumbent
Susan Collins is Maine's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee for re-election in 2026. First elected in 1996, she is running on seniority, bipartisan dealmaking, federal funding for Maine, defense and shipbuilding, health care, small business, and her long record as a moderate Republican senator.
Priorities: Use Senate seniority to deliver federal funding for Maine · Support defense, shipbuilding, health care, and small businesses · Emphasize bipartisan work and moderate Republican leadership
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Troy Jackson (D)
Troy Jackson is the new Democratic nominee for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race, chosen at a special July 25 nominating convention after Graham Platner suspended his campaign and withdrew from the ballot, per the Maine Democratic Party and NPR reporting. A fifth-generation logger from Allagash and president of the Maine Senate from 2018 to 2024, Jackson challenges Senator Susan Collins in November on working-family costs, health care, and rural Maine.
Priorities: Lower costs for working families and rural Maine · Health care and prescription drug affordability · Take on corporate power and protect reproductive freedom
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Places We’re Tracking

Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.

Androscoggin County

9 candidates

9 tracked candidate profiles
7 office types represented

Aroostook County

2 candidates

2 tracked candidate profiles
1 office type represented

Cumberland County

6 candidates

6 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Kennebec County

8 candidates

8 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Penobscot County

4 candidates

4 tracked candidate profiles
1 office type represented

Portland city

1 candidates

1 tracked candidate profile
1 office type represented

York County

11 candidates

11 tracked candidate profiles
8 office types represented

Every county in Maine

All 16 counties, A to Z. Each page shows the statewide races on every ballot in that county; the 3 marked in bold also carry hand-verified local races.

Androscoggin County Aroostook County Cumberland County Franklin County Hancock County Kennebec County Knox County Lincoln County Oxford County Penobscot County Piscataquis County Sagadahoc County Somerset County Waldo County Washington County York County

How to vote in Maine in November 2026

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the Maine election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.

Voter registration deadline: online by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 13, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available
Early voting: Absentee ballots are available beginning 30 days before the election (~Oct. 4, 2026) at the municipal clerk's office and can be voted in person there through the day...
Mail ballot: request by Thursday, October 29, 2026; return: Must be received by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Election Day, November 3, 2026; no excuse needed
Election Day hours: Polls open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. in municipalities with a population of 500 or more (as late as 10 a.m. in smaller municipalities); all polling places close at 8:00 p.m. Check with your town office for exact local hours.
Where to vote: Find your polling place with the Maine election office's official lookup.
ID at the polls: If you are already registered to vote in Maine, you do NOT need to show ID to get a ballot. If registering on Election Day, you must register in person and show ID and proof of residence. A voter without ID may cast a challenged ballot and may be asked to show ID after the election.

Maine 2026 Election Questions

Who is running for governor of Maine in 2026?

The tracked 2026 candidates for governor of Maine are Hannah Pingree (D), Bobby Charles (R). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Maine in 2026?

The tracked 2026 U.S. Senate candidates in Maine are Susan Collins (R), Troy Jackson (D). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.

When is the Maine 2026 primary election?

Maine's 2026 state primary was held on June 9, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.

When is the voter registration deadline in Maine for the November 2026 election?

To vote in Maine's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 13, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available, per the state election office.

When does early voting start in Maine for the November 2026 election?

Absentee ballots are available beginning 30 days before the election (~Oct. 4, 2026) at the municipal clerk's office and can be voted in person there through the day...

What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Maine for November 2026?

Maine mail ballots: request by Thursday, October 29, 2026; return: Must be received by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Election Day, November 3, 2026; no excuse needed, per the state election office.

Where do I vote in Maine in November 2026?

Polling places are assigned by address. Use the Maine election office's official lookup at https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.

Find Your Exact Ballot

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Voting Resources

Registration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.

Election Calendar

Track major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.

Note: State hubs summarize tracked places; exact ballot results depend on address and district boundaries.Profiles: Candidate data updates as official filings and campaign materials publish.