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← 2024
U.S. Senate, Maine
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 16, 2026
Primary: June 9, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Maine
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Toss-up DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Tilt Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up
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Voters in Maine will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. The election will fill the Class II Senate seat held by Susan Collins (R), who first took office in 1997. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Maine

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Maine on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Susan Collins (R)
	Submit photo	Natasha Alcala (D)
		David Costello (D)
		Tucker Favreau (D)
	Submit photo	Andrea LaFlamme (D)
		Janet T. Mills (D)
		Graham Platner (D)
	Submit photo	Daira Rodriguez (D)
		Carmen Calabrese (R)
		Daniel Smeriglio (R)
		David Evans (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jordan Wood (D)
• Dan Kleban (D)
• Phillip Rench (Independent)

Candidate profiles

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Tucker Favreau

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "My name is Tucker Favreau. I was born and raised in Maine in the Brunswick area. My family had very close ties to Crystal Spring Farm, and I grew up often hearing stories about the hard work required to keep it going prior to selling it to a conservation group in the mid-1990s. I joined the Army out of high school to serve in the field artillery. However, after a few short years I received a nomination to attend West Point and pursued it. I ultimately graduated from West Point and commissioned as an officer in the newly established Cyber branch of the Army. I have since dedicated my professional life to combating cyber threats and helping keep data and personal information secure. As we enter a new age of technology with unique threats to privacy as well as employment, I want to leverage my background to keep Americans safe. I also hope to continue fighting for the basic rights of everyone living within our country."

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Key Messages

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First, it is a basic requirement for representatives of the People to fight for basic human rights. Our nation was founded with a core set of values that drove the creation of our foundational doctrines. While the nation had struggles in its infancy with these doctrines, we should now recognize that everyone living within our nation deserves basic human rights. As a Senator, I will fight for all people living within our nation and their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Life has become far too expensive in the United States. Maine in particular has excessively expensive housing, expensive electric bills, and a tax burden that is among the highest in the nation. My priority is to work with both State and Federal organizations and law makers to reduce these burdens on both Mainers and the country at large. Programs to help increase housing, increase energy production, and bring business to the State will all help alleviate these burdens.

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Our nation is entering a new age of technology. Artificial Intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and the ever-increasing scams that use these tools to take advantage of Americans are not going away. Who hasn't received a text about undeliverable packages, toll fines, or past due tickets? Criminals have even used AI to create fake phone calls using the voices of loved ones to scam Americans out of their money. As an individual with deep technical experience working to secure data and keep Americans safe, I hope to deliver meaningful bills to help protect Americans against these increasing threats. I also hope to revitalize CISA which this administration has gutted to the detriment of national security.

Voting information

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Tucker Favreau (D)

First, it is a basic requirement for representatives of the People to fight for basic human rights. Our nation was founded with a core set of values that drove the creation of our foundational doctrines. While the nation had struggles in its infancy with these doctrines, we should now recognize that everyone living within our nation deserves basic human rights. As a Senator, I will fight for all people living within our nation and their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Life has become far too expensive in the United States. Maine in particular has excessively expensive housing, expensive electric bills, and a tax burden that is among the highest in the nation. My priority is to work with both State and Federal organizations and law makers to reduce these burdens on both Mainers and the country at large. Programs to help increase housing, increase energy production, and bring business to the State will all help alleviate these burdens.

Our nation is entering a new age of technology. Artificial Intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and the ever-increasing scams that use these tools to take advantage of Americans are not going away. Who hasn't received a text about undeliverable packages, toll fines, or past due tickets? Criminals have even used AI to create fake phone calls using the voices of loved ones to scam Americans out of their money. As an individual with deep technical experience working to secure data and keep Americans safe, I hope to deliver meaningful bills to help protect Americans against these increasing threats. I also hope to revitalize CISA which this administration has gutted to the detriment of national security.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Our nation needs to return to supporting the working class and creating economic policies that allow families to build wealth and rise up the socioeconomic ladder. We also need to recognize that our current healthcare system is dramatically impacting the ability for Americans to climb that ladder. No American should ever have to go into debt just to retain access to lifesaving care. Finally, national defense is deeply tied to the defense of the People. As new cyber threats emerge that threaten to take advantage of people and businesses across the country, we need politicians who actually understand these risks and how to counter them.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Tucker Favreau (D)

While it is not a political work, whenever I have to make a decision I think back to the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman. While the book is not without some criticism now, its foundational concepts remain well accepted. The core idea is that there are two "systems" of thinking and that we should be aware of how each one works. Also, the existence of cognitive biases that are often hard to identify through introspection can really affect how we make decisions. Finding ways to account for such biases to ensure that we are truly making good decisions is necessary for folks who seek to work in politics.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Integrity and a passion for making the lives of others better are essential for any elected official. Elected officials must also have the ability to empathize with others who are dealing with challenging situations that the elected official might have never personally experienced.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Tucker Favreau (D)

The Army refined my work ethic to a pretty substantial degree. I have worked in extremely poor conditions that required absolute focus and awareness of your surroundings while also leading other servicemembers. It was never enough to just be able to speak well, you had to actually perform well. I also learned how to work with an incredibly diverse group of people when I was an officer. Accepting feedback from such a group and working to understand how to make better plans and decisions based upon that feedback was foundation to my professional development. I now carry all of those lessons forward and hope to apply them in the Senate on behalf of the People of Maine.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Tucker Favreau (D)

To listen to and communicate with all people they represent even if they have differing political viewpoints. We must understand that identity politics has often time ruined collaboration on solving challenging problems. It is also extremely important for Senators to continually work on educating themselves and staying on top of new developments and technologies that might affect their constituents. The world is a very dynamic place, and the Senate cannot remain static if it wants to best serve the People.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Tucker Favreau (D)

This is likely true for many people in my generation, but 9/11 was the most substantial event from my childhood that I remember. I was ten years old and lived in a Navy town which meant that the town became quite busy as the attack unfolded and military parents took their kids out of school early that day. I didn't understand what was happening until I got home that day and even then was a bit too young to really grasp the long term implications of that attack. Joining the Army many years later was, perhaps, subconsciously related to that day.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Tucker Favreau (D)

My first job was as a Private First Class in the Army. I signed up for the Army just before starting my senior year of high school which allowed me to participate in a program to earn my first two promotions prior to going to bootcamp. I had that job for around two years before going back to school to eventually commission as an officer.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Tucker Favreau (D)

The United States has many challenges to face in the next decade. AI is clearly one of the most talked about subjects right now given that it could impact just about any industry in the country. It could also impact individuals as criminals continue to integrate AI solutions such as deepfakes into their scams. Even more specifically, AI has already begun to impact employment across the country. Businesses are laying off workers as they rely on AI to improve the productivity of the remaining workers. Some shipyards are also trying to replace workers with AI managed systems for container management and loading/offloading operations. If we truly believe in supporting the working class and Americans in general, then we need to find ways to implement AI without taking away the hard earned livings of everyday Americans. That is certainly going to be one of the biggest challenges over the next decade.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Senators should not be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms. After two terms they must withdraw from all government work for six years at which point they can try to get elected again. This system allows for increased turnover of politicians which helps reduce corruption but also allows for the chance for exceptional individuals to return to the Senate if the People of their State choose to elect them after experiencing the work of another Senator in their place. This system should also improve primaries and interparty competition for these positions which benefits all Americans.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Tucker Favreau (D)

I think its beneficial for the Senate to have members from all walks of life in order to better support the substantial diversity of the People. Having some senators with previous government experience is good but having too many is likely to result in diminishing returns and, eventually, negative outcomes.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Tucker Favreau (D)

While I wouldn't go so far as to say I would completely model myself after him, I have a lot of respect for Senator Mark Kelly. His service to the nation is unquestionable and his demeanor in official proceedings has struck me as focused, meaningful, and professional. I appreciate his straightforward actions and think he is a good example of a politician who understands what a compromise is.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Judicial nominees must have a vast history of experience in law that is unblemished by political partisanship. It has become increasingly common for many judges, for example, to include clearly political language in their rulings which is contrary to the intent of the branch entirely. Judicial nominees must be political neutral when acting in their professional capacity much like I expect the military to be political neutral.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Senators must be willing to work with one another even if they don't agree on every issue. While there are certainly issues that the Democrats and Republicans will never agree on, there are also issues where they must work together to help the American people. I will always strive to work with those who have the best ideas for helping Americans on specific issues.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Yes. The very founding of our nation was built on compromise. The current day belief that any form of compromise is somehow a betrayal of the party is untenable and destructive. While there are certainly some key areas where compromise is simply not feasible (for example when it comes to human rights), there are many more areas where compromises should occur more often. I believe more politicians believe this than we might expect. Beneath the media coverage you can actually find many bills that have bipartisan support with provisions from both parties despite disagreements.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Its not secret that our government has continued to waste tax payer dollars on politically motivated investigations. Such investigations are insulting to the American people and need to stop. Especially when there is clearly no actual meaningful outcome expected from the investigations. That being said, the People still need the Senate to investigate actual corruption and ongoing activities that may be contrary to accepted laws and regulations. The Senate must put aside political differences in these investigations because it will ultimately be the People who suffer when investigations are done poorly or in bad faith.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Position specific qualifications are essential for Cabinet members. A Cabinet member should have deep experience in the position they are nominated for. Cabinet members should also have the same values Americans expect from anyone in key leadership positions. This includes values like integrity, honesty, and the personal courage to stand up for what is right even when it might go against the President who nominated them.

What committees interest you?

Tucker Favreau (D)

Primarily the following:

Armed Forces Energy and Natural Resources Veteran's Affairs Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Tucker Favreau (D)

American taxpayers deserve as much financial transparency as possible from the government. I find it unacceptable that several organizations within the government continue to fail financial audits with seemingly no repercussions. Congress must act to actually impose punishments on organizations that seem to be brazenly failing audits and therefore failing the American people.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Daira Rodriguez
• Daniel Smeriglio
• David Costello
• David Evans
• Graham Platner

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Susan Collins	Republican Party	$7,933,772	$2,526,858	$6,702,107	As of September 30, 2025
Natasha Alcala	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
David Costello	Democratic Party	$101,764	$13,906	$87,858	As of December 31, 2025
Tucker Favreau	Democratic Party	$6,128	$1,246	$4,882	As of September 30, 2025
Andrea LaFlamme	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Janet T. Mills	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Graham Platner	Democratic Party	$3,248,760	$1,007,837	$2,240,923	As of September 30, 2025
Daira Rodriguez	Democratic Party	$188,832	$33,305	$155,527	As of September 30, 2025
Carmen Calabrese	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	As of June 30, 2025
Bill Clarke	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Daniel Smeriglio	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
David Evans	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

Republican-held Senate seat in state Harris won

This is the one Senate seats Republicans are defending in a state Kamala Harris (D) won in the 2024 presidential election:

• Maine: Incumbent Susan Collins (R) is running for a sixth term. Harris won Maine by 7 points in 2024.

Democrats are defending two Senate seats in states President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Maine, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	1/13/2026	1/6/2026	12/23/2025	12/16/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Maine in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Maine, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Maine	U.S. Senate	Qualified party	2,000	N/A	3/16/2026	Source
Maine	U.S. Senate	Unaffiliated	4,000	N/A	6/1/2026	Source

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2018.

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Maine, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maine

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Angus King in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Angus King	51.7	427,331	0	Won (1)
		Demi Kouzounas	34.4	284,338	0	1
		David Costello	10.8	88,891	0	1
		Jason Cherry	2.4	20,222	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.7	5,639	0

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 826,421
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: David Costello in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
✔		David Costello	100	54,537	0	Advanced (1)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,537
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Natasha Alcala (D)

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Demi Kouzounas in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
✔		Demi Kouzounas	100	58,832	0	Advanced (1)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,832
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

2020

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maine

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Susan Collins in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Susan Collins	51.0	417,645	0	Won (1)
		Sara Gideon	42.4	347,223	0	1
		Lisa Savage	5.0	40,579	0	1
		Max Linn	1.6	13,508	0	1
		Tiffany Bond (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Douglas Fogg (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Ian Kenton Engelman (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.0	228	0

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 819,183
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Linda Wooten (Independent)
• Danielle VanHelsing (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Sara Gideon in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Sara Gideon	71.5	116,264	0	Advanced (1)
		Betsy Sweet	22.9	37,327	0	1
		Bre Kidman	5.6	9,090	0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 162,681
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jonathan Treacy (D)
• Cathleen London (D)
• Ross LaJeunesse (D)
• Michael Bunker (D)
• Christine Gates (D)

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Susan Collins in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
✔		Susan Collins	98.8	87,375	0	Advanced (1)
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	1.2	1,073	0

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,448
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Derek Levasseur (R)

2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maine

Incumbent Angus King defeated Eric Brakey and Zak Ringelstein in the general election for U.S. Senate Maine on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Angus King (Independent)	54.3	344,575
		Eric Brakey (R)	35.2	223,502
		Zak Ringelstein (D)	10.4	66,268
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	64

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 634,409 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Lyons (L)
• Alex Hammer (Independent)

Election analysis

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• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Maine and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Maine, 2026

District	Incumbent	PVI
Maine's 1st	Chellie Pingree	D+11
Maine's 2nd	Jared Golden	R+4

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Maine

District	Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
Maine's 1st	60.0%	38.0%
Maine's 2nd	44.0%	54.0%
Source: The Downballot

2016-2024

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2024 presidential election, 53.1% of Mainers lived in one of the state's 7 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 37.8% lived in one of 8 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Maine was Solid Democratic, having voted for Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, Joe Biden (D) in 2020, and Kamala Harris (D) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Maine following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Maine county-level statistics, 2024
Solid Democratic	7	53.1%
Solid Republican	8	37.8%
Battleground Republican	1	9.1%
Total voted Democratic	7	53.1%
Total voted Republican	9	46.9%

Historical voting trends

Maine presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 12 Democratic wins
• 20 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Maine

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Maine.

U.S. Senate election results in Maine

Race	Winner	Runner up
2024	51.7% (Independent)	34.4%
2020	51.0%	42.4%
2018	54.3% (Independent)	35.2%
2014	68.5%	31.5%
2012	52.9% (Independent)	30.7%
Average	55.7	35.7

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Maine

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Maine.

Gubernatorial election results in Maine

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	55.7%	42.4%
2018	50.9%	43.2%
2014	48.2%	43.4%
2010	37.6%	35.9% (Independent)
2006	38.1%	30.2%
Average	46.1	39.0

See also: Party control of Maine state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Maine's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Maine
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	2	2
Republican	1	0	1
Independent	1	0	1
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	2	4

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Maine's top three state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Maine, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Janet T. Mills
Secretary of State	Shenna Bellows
Attorney General	Aaron Frey

State legislature

Maine State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	20
	Republican Party	15
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		35

Maine House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	76
	Republican Party	73
	Independent	1
	Unenrolled	1
	Vacancies	0
Total		151

Trifecta control

Maine Party Control: 1992-2025
Fifteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	R	R	R	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	S	S	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

The table below details demographic data in Maine and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.

Demographic Data for Maine
	Maine	United States
Population	1,362,359	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	30,844	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	91.3%	63.4%
Black/African American	1.7%	12.4%
Asian	1.1%	5.8%
Native American	0.5%	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.4%
Other (single race)	0.7%	6.6%
Multiple	4.7%	10.7%
Hispanic/Latino	2.1%	19%
Education
High school graduation rate	94.5%	89.4%
College graduation rate	35.3%	35%
Income
Median household income	$71,773	$78,538
Persons below poverty level	10.8%	12.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

See also

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Maine's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Susan Collins (R)

Angus King (I)

Representatives

District 1

Chellie Pingree (D)

District 2

Jared Golden (D)

Democratic Party (2)

Republican Party (1)

Independent (1)

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