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
Paul LePage endorsed by NRA in 2nd Congressional District race
The Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District race in a news conference in Holden framed gun rights as a core issue in the race.
Matt Dunlap’s allies push national Democrats to help him more against Paul LePage
The House Democrats’ campaign arm did not include Dunlap among its “Red to Blue” priority list of candidates this week.
Troy Jackson used to troll Republicans in the BDN comment section
Troy Jackson posed as a Canadian logger who supported then-Gov. Paul LePage.
2nd Congressional District
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.”
Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers
He was the last member of Maine’s congressional delegation to say President Donald Trump needs congressional approval for further military action.
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.