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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of Maine, one from each of the state's congressional districts. These elections will coincide with a U.S. Senate election, a gubernatorial election, and various other state, county and local elections.
District 1
[edit]The incumbent is Democrat Chellie Pingree, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Chellie Pingree, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
[edit]Chellie Pingree (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[2]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chellie Pingree (D) | $56,190 | $93,204 | $378,665 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[3] | |||
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[4] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[5] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
District 2
[edit]The incumbent is Democrat Jared Golden, who was re-elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jared Golden, incumbent U.S. representative[7]
Endorsements
[edit]Jared Golden
- Organizations
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jared Golden (D) | $474,415 | $152,648 | $448,496 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Paul LePage, former Governor of Maine (2011–2019) and nominee for Governor in 2022[10]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Bruce Poliquin, former U.S. representative (2015–2019) and nominee for this district in 2022[11]
Potential
[edit]- Mike Soboleski, state representative from the 73rd district (2022–present) and candidate for this district in 2024[12]
- Trey Stewart, state senator from the 2nd district (2020–present) and candidate for this district in 2022[12]
- Austin Theriault, former state representative from the 1st district (2022–2024) and nominee for this district in 2024[12]
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[4] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[5] | Tilt D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Lean D | April 10, 2025 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House". League of Conservation Voters. April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Election United States House - Maine 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ a b "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ Solender, Andrew (April 10, 2025). "A growing wave of House members is grasping for higher office". Axios. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of U.S. House Frontline Members for the 2026 Midterm Election". Reproductive Freedom for All. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Election United States House - Maine 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Cover, Susan (May 5, 2025). "Former Gov. Paul LePage launches bid for Maine's 2nd Congressional District". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ Kobin, Billy; Shepherd, Michael (December 2, 2024). "The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
All options are open...and so whether it be in Maine or D.C., you know, we'll see what happens.
- ^ a b c Patten, Sam (February 24, 2025). "Contenders for the Blaine House in 2026 Start Lining Up". The Maine Wire. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
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