This November, Mainers will vote for a governor, their congressional representatives and pick a new Legislature. Read our coverage of the biggest races and learn more about all of the candidates in our voter’s guide.
2022 Maine Voter’s Guide
The Bangor Daily News’ guide to what you need to know about Maine’s 2022 elections.
Key Dates
Thursday, Nov. 3
Deadline for in-person absentee voting at municipal offices
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Election Day, most polls open by 8 a.m. and all close at 8 p.m.
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Election 2022 Coverage
Paul LePage baselessly claims there was illegal voting in race he lost to Janet Mills
The Republican became well known for his controversial statements while in the Blaine House from 2011 to 2019.
Maine GOP chair ousted after bad 2022 election
Joel Stetkis will take the helm of the Maine Republican Party after members voted to remove Demi Kouzounas as chair.
Failed Republican candidate accused of drive-by shootings targeting Democrats
Solomon Pena lost his bid to unseat New Mexico Democratic state Rep. Miguel P. Garcia by 48 percentage points.
Gubernatorial Race
Janet Mills calls on California nonprofit to rehire nurses it fired at Maine hospital
The governor said that the failure to do so would make clear that Prime Healthcare prioritizes “corporate interests” over “quality health care” for Mainers.
Paul LePage says that ICE is deporting a relative
LePage said his son’s father-in-law, who has a valid work permit, faces deportation because “certain people in Washington” don’t like the country he’s from.
Paul LePage agrees to 2 debates after Matt Dunlap pressed for 4
The announcement came after Dunlap had accused LePage of ducking debates and forums while not holding town halls.
2nd Congressional District
Jared Golden crosses party lines to endorse a vulnerable Republican
The outgoing congressman praised Mike Lawler for his willingness to support pausing federal right whale protections opposed by Maine lobstermen.
Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill
It was the second time this month that Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington broke ranks to allow a package of mostly Republican-backed bills to move forward.
Janet Mills calls on Maine’s congressional delegation to push for ICE reforms
If ICE can’t be reformed, the governor said it is time to “abolish it.”