Senate · Maine
Susan Collins (R)
D
Troy Jackson
DEM · Former Maine Senate President
R
Susan CollinsINC
REP · U.S. Senator since 1997
Recent polling available · Last poll:
Logged poll: NYT/Siena, November 1, 2026: D 51 · R 45 · Sabato: Lean D
Maine 2026 elections
Maine votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Maine · unofficial
Maine Senate
✓ Winner: Troy Jackson (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Troy Jackson Democrat ✓53.1%
Susan Collins Republican46.9%
Troy Jackson won by 6.2 points · called by Fox News at Nov 4, 12:21 AM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +17.0 (<1% counted) → now D +6.2
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Maine Governor
✓ Winner: Hannah Pingree (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Hannah Pingree Democrat ✓54.4%
Robert Charles Republican37.4%
Hannah Pingree won by 17.0 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 11:45 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +5.5 (<1% counted) → now D +17.0
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (2 seats): 1 D · 0 R · 1 not called
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME-1 | Chellie Pingree D · incumbent · vs Ronald Russell (R) | 65.9–34.1D +31.8 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| ME-2 | Paul LePage R · vs Matthew Dunlap (D) | 49.9–48.3R +1.6 | 98% | Not called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Toss-up
Governor · Maine
Open — Janet Mills (D) term-limited
D
Hannah Pingree
DEM · Former Maine House Speaker
R
Robert B. Charles
REP
I
Rick Bennett
IND · Independent; state senator
Recent polling available · Last poll:
Logged poll: NYT/Siena, November 1, 2026: D 49 · R 37 · Sabato: Likely D
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Voting in Maine
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Verified deadlines
- In-person absentee (early) voting at town or city hall: · in person through October 29, 2026 · Official source ↗No excuse needed.
- Voter registration deadline (online by 5 p.m.; mail received): · online or mail · Official source ↗You can still register in person at your town office or at the polls.
- Last day to request a no-excuse absentee ballot: · request (closes) · Official source ↗
- Election Day registration: · in person · Official source ↗
- Absentee ballot must arrive: · mail or delivery · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Must arrive by 8 p.m.; a postmark does not count.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Maine election guide
What Maine voters decide on November 3, 2026
Maine U.S. Senate: Troy Jackson (D, Former Maine Senate President) faces Susan Collins (R, U.S. Senator since 1997). Incumbent status: Susan Collins (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Toss-up and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Lean D. Across 4 public polls in our 14-day average (window ending November 3, 2026), Troy Jackson averages 50.8% and Susan Collins 45.3%; uncertainty for the average has not been calculated. Full race page →
Maine governor: Hannah Pingree (D, Former Maine House Speaker) faces Robert B. Charles (R), with Rick Bennett (I, Independent; state senator) also running. Incumbent status: Open — Janet Mills (D) term-limited. The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Likely D. Across 2 public polls in our 14-day average (window ending November 3, 2026), Hannah Pingree averages 46.5% and Robert B. Charles 40.5%; uncertainty for the average has not been calculated. With so few polls, the average can shift quickly. Full race page →
Maine also elects all 2 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Maine
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
Counting rules to know
Maine uses ranked-choice voting for federal general elections, including the U.S. Senate race. If no candidate wins a majority of first choices, a second round of counting follows, which can take several days. More in our election night guide.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Maine in 2026?
Maine votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 2 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Maine?
Polls in Maine close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Maine?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Maine or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.