Voting in Maine
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Maine voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Susan M. Collins · Republican
- Troy D. Jackson · Democratic
Governor
- Rick Bennett · Independent
- Robert B. Charles · Republican
- Hannah M. Pingree · Democratic
Source: Readfield/Winthrop, Maine official sample ballot, General Election Nov. 3, 2026 (State of Maine). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
By mail or registration drive: Tue., Oct. 13 (21 days before). Online: 5 p.m. Tue., Oct. 13. At a BMV office: Tue., Oct. 27 (7 days before). In person at your town office: through the close of polls on Election Day.
Same-day registration: Yes. Register in person at your town or city office through Election Day; bring proof of identity and residency.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In-person absentee voting (no excuse) at your town or city hall starting about 30 days before the election (Oct. 4) through Thu., Oct. 29.
Election Day
Polls open All polls close at 8 p.m.; opening times vary by town.
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse).
Request by: Close of business Thu., Oct. 29 (3rd business day before Election Day). Request online or from your town or city clerk.
Return by: Must be received by your town or city clerk by 8 p.m. Tue., Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Not confirmed yet. Check with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.
Note: Official pages fetched did not state an ID rule for registered voters at the polls, so ID is null. Same-day registrants must show proof of identity and residency.
From the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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