
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 U.S. House District 1 General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to determine the representative for Maine's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers southern and coastal Maine, including Portland and surrounding areas. Voters will choose among candidates seeking to succeed the current officeholder.
The Maine U.S. House District 1 General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to determine the representative for Maine's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers southern and coastal Maine, including Portland and surrounding areas. Voters will choose among candidates seeking to succeed the current officeholder.
To vote in Maine, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at local town offices or the Maine Secretary of State’s office. Voters may cast ballots in person on Election Day or request an absentee ballot by mail; photo ID is not required to vote, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification.