Maine elections and officials
Statewide information for Maine. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Maine offers same-day registration.
You can register and vote in the same trip, right through Election Day. Registering early still saves you time at the polls.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Called the midterms because they fall in the middle of a president’s four year term. The presidency is not on this ballot. Control of Congress is.
2028 General Election (Presidential)
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
The presidency, all 435 U.S. House seats, about a third of the U.S. Senate, and many state and local offices.
A presidential election comes every four years. The presidency is on the ballot, and a new Congress is elected with it.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Maine election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Maine you live.
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Maine's Legislature has 35 senators and 151 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Maine?
Maine offers same-day registration. You can register and vote in the same trip, right through Election Day. Registering early still saves you time at the polls.
Where do I vote in Maine?
Your polling place depends on your address. Maine's election office runs an official lookup where you enter it, linked on this page. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.
When is the next election in Maine?
The next election in Maine is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are Maine's U.S. senators?
Maine is represented in the U.S. Senate by Angus S. King, Jr. (Independent) and Susan M. Collins (Republican).
Who is the governor of Maine?
Janet Mills (Democrat) is the governor of Maine.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Maine election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.