Maine · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Maine ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Maine voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Maine

Collins vs PlatnerToo close to call

Cook Political Report: Toss-up. Sen. Collins is the only Republican up in a state Harris won in 2024, making this a top Democratic target. Ranked-choice voting applies. Late-June polls split: NYT/Siena has Platner +2, Fox News has Collins +3.

Susan Collins Republican

U.S. Senator since 1997, seeking a sixth term

55%est. chance of winning · Cook: Toss-up; Fox News (June 23-27): Collins +3
  • GovernmentModerate Republican, chairs Senate Appropriations, has clashed with the Trump administration
  • HealthcareHas supported protecting some health coverage provisions
  • EconomyEmphasizes federal spending oversight and Maine priorities
  • AbortionHas described herself as supporting some abortion rights protections
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Graham Platner Democrat

Oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran

45%est. chance of winning · Cook: Toss-up; NYT/Siena (June): Platner +2
  • EconomyPopulist economic message focused on working people and costs
  • HealthcareSupports expanding access and lowering costs
  • GovernmentAnti-establishment outsider, grassroots-funded campaign
  • DemocracyCalls out concentrated political and economic power

Governor

Pingree vs Charles vs BennettCompetitive

Open seat; Gov. Janet Mills is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term. Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles won the June 9 primaries; independent former Senate President Rick Bennett is also on the ballot.

Hannah Pingree Democrat

Former speaker of the Maine House; former director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation

68%est. chance of winning · Won the June 9 ranked-choice Democratic primary (AP)
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Bobby Charles Republican

Former assistant secretary of state under George W. Bush

27%est. chance of winning · Won the June 9 Republican primary (AP)
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Rick Bennett Independent

State senator and former president of the Maine Senate, running as an independent

5%est. chance of winning · Qualified for the November ballot as an independent

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