Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 2 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Lean D★ Flip Potential
Rick BennettIvsJim LibbyR8%vsGarrett MasonR12%vsRobert CharlesR28%vsAngus King IIID24%vsNirav ShahD31%vsHannah PingreeD18%vsTroy JacksonD18%vsShenna BellowsD17%
Maine is a moderately blue state (voting Democratic since 1992) with both houses of legislature controlled by Democrats. The open gubernatorial race features a crowded Democratic primary with established party leaders competing, and the presence of multiple independent candidates (Rick Bennett, W. Edward Crockett, John Glowa, Derek Levasseur) could split votes and create an upset opportunity for Republicans in a three-way general election. Democratic control of the state executive is not assured.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Toss-Up★ Flip Potential
Susan CollinsR42%vsDavid CostelloDvsGraham PlatnerD48.5%vsJanet MillsD45%
📊 In hypothetical general election matchups tested in March 2026, Graham Platner leads Collins by 7 points (48-41%), while Janet Mills leads by 3 points (46-43%). Polling shows high variability depending on which Democrat emerges from the June 9 primary.— Emerson College Polling, 2026-03-23
Maine is Democrats' clearest offensive pickup opportunity in 2026 and essential to retaking Senate control. As the only Republican-held seat in a Kamala Harris-won state, flipping Collins' seat is viewed as virtually necessary for Democrats to reach the 51 votes needed for majority control.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026