
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 Maine State Senate elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the upper chamber of the Maine Legislature. All 35 seats in the State Senate are up for election in this general election, with candidates competing to represent their districts in Augusta.
The Maine State Senate elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the upper chamber of the Maine Legislature. All 35 seats in the State Senate are up for election in this general election, with candidates competing to represent their districts in Augusta.
To vote in Maine, residents must register by October 14, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local town office or city hall. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM; early voting is available from October 21 to November 3 at designated municipal offices, and voters must show proof of identity but not necessarily photo ID if they can provide other verification.