Absentee voting has started in the Maine primary. Here’s what you need to know.

With one month to go until the June 9 primaries, voters can now cast absentee ballots for U.S. Senate, Maine governor and ...
Maine Public

Looking to topple Bobby Charles, Maine's GOP primary candidates are turning to an unlikely tool

While public polling in the contest has been scarce, Bobby Charles has drawn the most scrutiny from his rivals. Some have ...
Central Maine

With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race

It seems to me like the Senate race has pulled a lot of oxygen out of the governor’s race,” one man said. “Is that a good thing for you, or a bad thing? What do you think of it?” Pingree responded as ...
Opinion

Maine has a crowded June primary. Ranked-choice voting will prevent spoilers.

Ranked-choice voting encourages candidates to appeal broadly, seek second-choice support and sometimes even cross-endorse each other.” ...
Opinion

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

Semi-open primaries give unenrolled voters the opportunity — and power — to participate in party primaries. With ranked-choice voting, those votes can be even more influential.” ...
WMTW on MSN

In-person absentee voting begins for Maine primary elections

Absentee voting for the 2026 primary election will run until June 4.
Central MaineOpinion

Turn your attention to the race for Maine governor | Jim Fossel

On the Democratic side, former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah has, surprisingly, appeared to have established a lead. Angus ...
Portland Press Herald

Can Maine primary losers appear on the general election ballot? | Fact brief

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Vance touts work of his anti-fraud task force in visit to Maine ahead of primary election

Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in Maine on Thursday to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts ...

Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is pulling out of upcoming Democratic primary debates after Gov. Janet Mills (D), his main party rival for the seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, ...