Maine Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Maine Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Hannah Pingree (Democrat) faces Republican Bobby Charles. The seat is currently held by Democrats and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Lean D. Prediction markets give Hannah Pingree a 97% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Hannah Pingree ahead by 10.4 points. The last polls in Maine close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:49 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Hannah Pingree (Democrat)
- Bobby Charles (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 97%, Republican 3%
- Polymarket: Democrat 97%, Republican 3%
Rating: Lean D
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Pingree | Charles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | October 31 – November 1, 2026 | 50% | 41% |
| AtlasIntel | October 28 – November 1, 2026 | 50% | 42% |
| Survey 160 | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 53% | 41% |
| New York Times/Siena University | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 49% | 37% |
| University of New Hampshire | October 27–31, 2026 | 51% | 40% |
| YouGov | October 26–29, 2026 | 53% | 45% |
| Data for Progress (D) | October 23–27, 2026 | 49% | 37% |
| SSRS | October 20–26, 2026 | 53% | 39% |
| Marist University | October 22–25, 2026 | 44% | 44% |
| Echelon Insights (R) | October 16–23, 2026 | 51% | 38% |
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Maine
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Maine, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Hannah Pingree
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Bobby Charles
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Maine Governor Election 2026?
Hannah Pingree (D), Bobby Charles (R).
Who is favored to win the Maine governor race?
Prediction markets give Hannah Pingree a 97% chance. VoteTide's rating is Lean D.
When do polls close in Maine?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Maine close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Maine results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Maine at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +6.9
- Electoral votes: 4
- U.S. House seats: 2