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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

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Both Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0

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

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The incumbent is Democrat Chellie Pingree, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

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Potential

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Fundraising

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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[2]

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Solid D February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[4] Solid D March 7, 2025

District 2

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The incumbent is Democrat Jared Golden, who was re-elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

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Declared

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Fundraising

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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[6]

Republican primary

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Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Tossup February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[4] Tilt D March 7, 2025

References

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  1. ^ a b "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Maine 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
  5. ^ Solender, Andrew (April 10, 2025). "A growing wave of House members is grasping for higher office". Axios. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  6. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Maine 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b c Shepherd, Michael (March 6, 2025). "Paul LePage is exploring a run for Maine's 2nd Congressional District". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. ^ 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.