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Maine U.S. House District 1 General Election
Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 15, 2026
Current holder:Chellie Pingree(Democratic)
The Maine U.S. House District 1 General Election is held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Maine's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes coastal and southern Maine, including cities like Portland, Lewiston, and Brunswick. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 120th Congress beginning January 3, 2027.
About This Race
The Maine U.S. House District 1 General Election is held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Maine's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes coastal and southern Maine, including cities like Portland, Lewiston, and Brunswick. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 120th Congress beginning January 3, 2027.
Candidates
Important Dates
- Election Date
- November 3, 2026
- Registration Deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Early Voting Starts
- October 21, 2026
- Early Voting Ends
- November 2, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Maine, residents must register by October 15, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their town office or Motor Vehicle branch. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their designated polling place between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM; early voting is available from October 21 to November 2 at municipal clerk offices. Maine does not require photo ID to vote unless registering for the first time by mail, in which case voters must provide identification with their name and Maine address.
