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2026 Maine Elections & races
Track Maine election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.
Overview
Maine's 2026 ballot includes an open governor's race — Governor Janet Mills is term-limited after two terms — alongside Republican Senator Susan Collins's bid for a sixth term in a seat central to control of the US Senate, both US House districts including the open 2nd District following Jared Golden's retirement, and the full state legislature. Maine held its semi-open ranked-choice primary on June 9, 2026; the gubernatorial nominations are still being decided through ranked-choice tabulation. This hub connects live prediction-market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official election dates and market-moving updates through the November 3 general election.
2026 Maine Election Snapshot
Primary Election
Jun 9, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Primary System
Semi-open ranked-choice primary
Major Offices
Governor, US Senate, US House, State Senate
Partisan Lean
Lean Democratic
Battleground Watch
Early Voting
In-person absentee voting generally runs from 30 days before Election Day through three business days before Election Day.
Prediction Edge Coverage
Odds, polls, candidates, market volume, race pages and alerts
Key Maine Races to Watch in 2026
Maine Governor Races 2026
Maine's governorship is open in 2026: Democrat Janet Mills is term-limited after two terms. Both parties' June 9 primaries went to ranked-choice tabulation, and independent Rick Bennett has qualified for a three-way November ballot, so nomination markets remain live alongside the winner market.
Maine US Senate Races 2026
Republican Susan Collins is seeking a sixth term in a race central to 2026 Senate control. Democrat Graham Platner, who won the June 9 primary, will challenge her in November after Governor Janet Mills exited the race in April.
Maine US House Races 2026
Jared Golden's retirement leaves Maine's 2nd District open, with former Governor Paul LePage as the Republican candidate and the Democratic nomination still in ranked-choice tabulation. In the 1st District, Republican Ron Russell won the June 9 primary and will face Democrat Chellie Pingree.
Maine State Senate Races 2026
All 35 Maine State Senate seats are on the November 2026 ballot, with Democrats defending the majority they won 20-15 in 2024; one senator has since become an independent. Markets here track which party controls the chamber after the election.
2026 Maine Elections Calendar
- Maine 2026 primary
- Maine 2026 general election
Maine Candidates Running in 2026
Explore candidate pages for Maine's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.
Ronald Russell
Candidate
Joshua Pietrowicz
Candidate
Spencer Thibodeau
Candidate
Rachel Talbot Ross
Candidate
Maine Polls, Odds Movement & Market Signals
See all2026 Maine Elections FAQ
When is the 2026 Maine primary election?
The 2026 Maine primary election is on Jun 9, 2026.
When is the 2026 Maine general election?
The 2026 Maine general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Maine in 2026?
Maine's November 3, 2026 ballot includes an open race for governor, a US Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins, both US House districts, all 35 State Senate and all 151 State House seats, plus county offices. Maine has no lieutenant governor, and the attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer are chosen by the Legislature rather than elected statewide.
How does Maine's primary work?
Maine held a semi-open primary on June 9, 2026. Voters enrolled in a party received that party's ballot, while unenrolled voters could choose one party's primary without joining it. Ballots use ranked-choice voting: if no candidate wins a majority of first choices, trailing candidates are eliminated and votes redistribute until someone passes 50 percent, so there is no separate runoff election.
Why is the 2026 Maine Governor race important?
Maine's governorship is open for the first time since 2018: Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, is term-limited after two terms. Five Democrats and a multi-candidate Republican field competed in the June 9 primaries, and both nominations went to ranked-choice tabulation. The winner in November will shape policy in a state that also hosts one of the cycle's most watched Senate races.
Where can I follow Maine election odds?
Follow live Maine election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Maine hub.
2026 Statewide Elections and Races
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