---
title: "Maine 2026 elections: House, Senate and governor’s races"
url: "https://www.2026election.com/state/maine"
updated: "2026-10-09"
source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim"
publisher: "Pluribus"
---

# Maine’s 2026 races

On November 3, 2026, Maine voters choose a U.S. senator (Troy Dale Jackson vs. Susan Collins), a governor (Hannah Pingree vs. Bobby Charles) and all 2 members of the U.S. House. The races to watch are the 2nd District race and the Senate race, rated competitive by at least one major forecaster.

## Governor

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Governor | Hannah Pingree vs. Bobby Charles | Likely D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md) |

## Senate

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Senate | Troy Dale Jackson vs. Susan Collins | Toss-up | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-me.md) |

## House

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1st District | Chellie Pingree vs. Ronald C. Russell | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md) |
| 2nd District | Matthew Dunlap vs. Paul LePage | Lean R | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-02.md) |

[View Maine on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/state/maine)