
Maine set to become first state with data center ban
More than a dozen other states are considering similar bans as fears around centers and high energy prices grow.
The 2026 Maine U.S. Senate general election will determine who represents Maine in the United States Senate for the term beginning January 3, 2027. Voters will choose between the incumbent senator and challengers from major parties, with the outcome potentially influencing the Senate's partisan balance.
The 2026 Maine U.S. Senate general election will determine who represents Maine in the United States Senate for the term beginning January 3, 2027. Voters will choose between the incumbent senator and challengers from major parties, with the outcome potentially influencing the Senate's partisan balance.
To vote in Maine, eligible citizens must register by October 18, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local town office or city hall. Registered voters can cast ballots early in person from October 7 to October 31, 2026, at designated early voting sites, or vote absentee by mail by requesting a ballot through the Maine Secretary of State’s website or their local clerk.