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 Maine’s race between Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett will look like
Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree, and independent Rick Bennett are facing off in Maine’s gubernatorial race, a contest influenced by national issues and a costly U.S. Senate fight.
See how your community voted in Graham Platner’s Senate primary win
Search for how your Maine community voted in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate won by Graham Platner.
Graham Platner wins Democratic primary to face Susan Collins in November
Platner had 77.7% of votes when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ, its election results partner, called the race at 9:07 p.m.
2nd Congressional District
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.
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.
