Politics1 State Directory

Maine Candidate & Election Guide

Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.

Governor

GOVERNOR:
[ Janet Mills (D)* - Lost for US Senate in 2026. ]
Hannah Pingree (D) - Ex-State House Speaker & Ex-Gubernatorial Aide

Bobby Charles (R) - Ex-US Asst Sec of State, Attorney, Consultant & Ex-Congressional Aide

Rick Bennett (I) - State Sen., Ex-Senate President, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Republican

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.


STATE LEGISLATURE

U.S. Senator

U.S. SENATORS:

SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Susan Collins (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Graham Platner (D) - Oyster Farmer, Iraq/Afghan War Veteran & Community Activist

Bill Cohen for US Senate - 1978 US Senator Margaret Chase Smith

SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Angus King (I)*- (Campaign Site)

U.S. House (Districts)

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1

DISTRICT 1:
Chellie Pingree (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ron Russell (R) - Defense Contractor, Retired Army Officer, '24 Nominee & '22 St Rep Candidate

District 2

DISTRICT 2:
[ Jared Golden (D)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Matt Dunlap (D) - State Auditor, Ex-Secretary of State & '12 US Sen Candidate
Paul LePage (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Lewiston Mayor & Retired Businessman




Political Parties

State Election Office

State News Sources