Your guide to the 2026 Maine primary election

Early Voting

Begins Oct. 4

In person — Find polling locations through your municipal clerk.

By mail or dropbox — Request an absentee ballot before Oct. 28. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Election Day

Nov. 3

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find your polling location here and bookmark this page for live results on election night.

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Extremely close Maine Democratic governor primary headed to ranked-choice runoff

Bobby Charles surges to the top of Republican governor primary

How Troy Jackson mobilized supporters to take command of Maine’s Democratic Senate race

Jackson, a longtime lawmaker, consolidated support among Democrats at weekend caucuses thanks to his campaign’s organization and policy overlaps with Graham Platner. He’s almost certain to be the nominee.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills: ‘I am still on the ballot’ for Senate

Graham Platner or Susan Collins? Maine has never had a choice like this.

Are Maine Democrats having their own tea party moment?

WHO’S ON THE PRIMARY BALLOT?

How Graham Platner’s complicated past shapes his run for U.S. Senate

Long-shot Senate hopeful tells Maine Democrats Graham Platner isn’t their only option

Republicans got their preferred Paul LePage opponent, but Maine’s 2nd District race is far from over

State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.