In Maine, election news means campaigns, polling, voting mechanics and official results. Coverage here follows the path from primary announcements to the final tallies in state and local contests.
Republican Douglas Carlisle Jr. defeated Democrat Lori Kenneson to succeed retiring Republican Joseph Underwood in Maine's House District 5.
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November 5, 2026
Maine House Race Heads to Ranked-Choice CountNo candidate in the open Golden seat race won a majority of first-round votes, sending the contest to ranked-choice tabulation.
November 5, 2026
Jackson Defends Boba Tea Habit After Senate WinMaine's Senator-elect explained his enjoyment of the drink after a campaign ad clip drew criticism from both parties.
November 5, 2026
Gun Safety Coalition Claims Maine Election WinsThe Maine Gun Safety Coalition says 70 candidates it endorsed won Tuesday's election, including a Senate race and a state House contest in the Augusta area.
November 4, 2026
Daigle Wins Maine Senate District 1 RaceRepublican Lucien Daigle defeated Democrat Vaughn McLaughlin in Tuesday's general election for the state Senate seat covering northern Aroostook County.
November 4, 2026
Collins Wins Locally, Jackson Wins StatewideElection results in China, Maine, showed local voters favoring Susan Collins while Democrat Troy Jackson took the Senate seat statewide.
November 4, 2026
Pingree Opens Transition Site for Administration HiresMaine's Democratic governor-elect is inviting applications for positions in her incoming administration through a confidential online portal.
November 4, 2026
Pingree Wins Maine Governor Race With 55%Hannah Pingree, who won 55% of the vote, plans a $100 million housing push funded from the state rainy day fund.
November 4, 2026
WGAN Projects Troy Jackson Wins Maine Senate RaceJackson, a Democrat, is projected to defeat five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins, pending official tallies and certification.
November 4, 2026
Pingree Projected to Win Maine Governor RaceDemocrat Hannah Pingree was projected to win Maine's governor's race in the November 3 midterm election.
November 4, 2026
Pingree Wins Tenth Term in Maine's 1st DistrictDemocrat Chellie Pingree defeats Republican Ronald C. Russell in a rematch to retain her Maine House seat.
Regular subjects here include candidate launches, fundraising disclosures, voting law updates and electoral results. Reporting follows the process from the state capital to every rural county and town across Maine. The geographic spread of the state creates unique challenges for ballot distribution and turnout logistics in both northern and coastal regions. Voter registration patterns and the timing of absentee balloting drive the cadence of the election cycle here.
