Maine
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2026 statewide races
Your options: Maine Governor
Who they are
What they've done
Who funds them
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Who they are
What they've done
Who funds them
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Who they are
What they say they'll do
- A State You Can Afford to Call Home
- A Maine Where You Can Afford to Live
- A Maine With Higher Wages and Expanded Opportunity
What they've done
Who funds them
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Compare where they stand, issue by issue
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Too many Mainers are working hard and still falling behind. Not because they are doing anything wrong, but because the cost of housing, health care, energy, childcare and groceries has outpaced what most families earn.source
Bobby Charles will reverse the heavy burden that businesses and working families face under high taxes and excessive regulations.source
For too long, Maine’s tax system has asked more of those who can afford it least, while too many working families struggle to keep up with rising costs. Hannah will rebalance the system so that work is rewarded, wealth is taxed fairly, and middle- and low-income Mainers get real, lasting relief.source
Maine is being overrun by drug cartels, and radical policy failures from Democratic leadership have enabled this crisis. As Governor, Bobby Charles will dismantle cartel networks operating inside and across our borders.source
Maine was built by people who work hard, play by the rules, and deserve the chance to live in the communities they love. But today, too many working families, young people, and seniors are being priced out of their own future while a broken system keeps rewarding delay, dysfunction, and inaction.source
As costs rise across Maine — from groceries and gas to child care and health care — access to safe, affordable housing has never been more urgent.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
Statewide officials now
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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State Senate (35 members)
What does a state senator do?
A member of the upper chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and in many states confirms the governor's appointees. Usually 4 years.
- School funding and state taxes
- State criminal laws
- Drawing district maps (in many states)
State House (153 members)
What does a state representative do?
A member of the lower chamber of the state legislature (called the House, Assembly or House of Delegates). Writes and votes on state laws for a smaller district than a state senator. Usually 2 years.
- State budget and taxes
- Roads and schools
- Local issues raised by constituents
Mayors
What does a mayor do?
Leads a city. In 'strong mayor' cities (like Chicago) the mayor runs city departments and proposes the budget; in others the city council and a city manager hold more power. Usually 4 years.
- Police and fire departments
- City budget and property tax levy
- Streets, water and garbage
Larger cities only, where Open States has current data. City council, county and school board: coming soon.