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Maine General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 165 days away

U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices

What’s being decided

The general election determines who holds each office. All registered voters may participate. Winning candidates take office in January 2027.

Candidates

U.S. Senate

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Susan Collins

Republican · Incumbent since 1997

Susan Collins has represented Maine in the U.S. Senate since 1997. She is known as one of the most moderate members of the Senate Republican caucus and has a history of breaking with her party on high-profile votes.

Voter information

Registration deadline

Register through Election Day

Same-day registration available

You can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place.