Maine: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Maine on the mapKey dates
- In-person absentee (early) voting at your municipal clerk's office: October 5, 2026 to October 29, 2026. Hours vary by municipality. Check with your town or city clerk.
- Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: October 13, 2026. You can still register in person at your town or city office at any time, including on Election Day. Registration through the BMV is open until October 27.
- Last day to request an absentee (mail) ballot: October 29, 2026. Your clerk must receive the request by 5:00 p.m. Completed ballots must arrive by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. It is recommended that you mail your ballot by October 27.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls close at 8:00 p.m., and anyone in line by then can vote. Opening times vary by municipality (between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.).
Official election information: Maine Secretary of State – Elections and Voting
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
U.S. Senator
Six-year term; Republican incumbent Susan Collins is running for re-election, and this race uses ranked-choice voting because declared write-in candidates qualified.
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Susan M. Collins Republican · Incumbent
Susan Collins is the Republican U.S. Senator from Maine. She was first elected in 1996 and took office in 1997. She won the 2026 Republican primary and is running for reelection… - Troy Dale Jackson Democratic · Challenger
Troy Dale Jackson is a former logger from Allagash, Maine. He served in the Maine House from 2002 to 2008 and in the Maine Senate from 2008 to 2014 and 2016 to 2024, including six…
Governor
Four-year term; open seat because Gov. Janet Mills is term-limited; Maine has no lieutenant governor, and this race does not use ranked-choice voting.
Rick Bennett's ballot label (Independent vs. Unenrolled) is unconfirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Richard A. Bennett Independent · Open seat
- Robert "Bobby" B. Charles Republican · Open seat
- Hannah M. Pingree Democratic · Open seat
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