Maine

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Maine

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Same-day registration in person through close of polls on Election Day; new voters must show proof of identity and Maine residency. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Absentee / mail voting
Absentee ballot requests due to your municipal clerk by close of business Thursday, Oct 29; ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 16 Maine counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Susan Collins running again)

Susan Collins (R) vs. Troy Jackson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Susan Collins0Position changes0 reversalsTroy Jackson1Position change0 reversals
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Governor (open seat)

Robert B. Charles (R) vs. Hannah Pingree (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Robert B. Charles0Position changes0 reversalsHannah Pingree0Position changes0 reversals
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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Maine's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Susan CollinsRepublican · IncumbentTroy JacksonDemocratic

Governor

Robert B. CharlesRepublicanHannah PingreeDemocraticRick BennettIndependent

Local and district races: every Maine county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Maine.

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