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
Democrats shrug off concerns about Graham Platner’s electability at Maine convention
“This is my sixth convention, and I think this is the most exciting one,” Sandra Basgall of West Bath said at the convention.
Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse
Mills led a poll released in December, but things changed dramatically after that. Earlier this month, reporters watched her speak with a few local officials on the second floor of a nearly empty Indian restaurant in Westbrook.
Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate
Health care and housing discussions revealed some of the clearer contrasts among the candidates.
2nd Congressional District
3 members of Maine’s congressional delegation to skip State of the Union address
Only U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will attend tonight’s address.
ICE is keeping Maine’s congressional delegation in the dark about its operations in the state
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said Homeland Security is ignoring her requests for more information on its deportation surge in Maine.
How Maine politicians reacted to the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
“Congress should have been informed about the operation earlier and needs to be involved as this situation evolves,” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said.