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Maine Governor Primary Election

Election Date:June 13, 2028Register by:May 13, 2028
Current holder:Janet Mills(Democratic)

The 2028 Maine gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 13, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Maine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028 to succeed the incumbent governor.

About This Race

The 2028 Maine gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 13, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Maine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028 to succeed the incumbent governor.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 13, 2028
Registration Deadline
May 13, 2028
Early Voting Starts
May 30, 2028
Early Voting Ends
June 10, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Maine gubernatorial primary, registered voters must be enrolled in either the Democratic or Republican party, as Maine uses a closed primary system. Voters can cast their ballots in person on Election Day, June 13, 2028, during early voting from May 30 to June 10, or by requesting an absentee ballot, which must be returned by close of polls on Election Day. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in a federal election in Maine, or if required by local officials; acceptable IDs include a Maine driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Janet Mills

Governor of Maine

Biography

Janet Mills is the incumbent governor of Maine, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She previously served as Maine Attorney General and is seeking a third term to continue her work on healthcare access, education funding, and climate action.

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Republican

Paul LePage

Governor of Maine

Biography

Paul LePage served as governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019 and is running for a political comeback, focusing on reducing taxes, cutting state spending, and strengthening border security. He is a former businessman and mayor of Waterville.

Campaign Website

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