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
What we know about the cost of Maine’s latest ranked-choice count
It is the second time in two years that blank ballots have pushed an effectively decided 2nd District race into a count.
Janet Mills calls for $3B increase in federal heating assistance
That comes as Mainers grapple with heating oil prices that are about 80% higher than a year ago.
Paul LePage lands in Washington, pitching himself as a dealmaker
LePage joined incoming members of Congress, including Democratic Sen.-elect Troy Jackson, for orientation in Washington on Monday.
2nd Congressional District
Jared Golden sends campaign cash to fellow Democrats around the country
From July through September, his campaign committee spent nearly $300,000, much of it in the form of campaign contributions.
Matt Dunlap criticizes Jared Golden in his final sprint against Paul LePage
The comments showed Dunlap’s willingness to take a more progressive stand while knocking a fellow Democrat whose swing voters could help him fend off former Gov. Paul LePage in the conservative-leaning district.
Pentagon clears Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer
That reverses the Trump administration’s previous proposal to order just one destroyer from the Maine shipyard.