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Maine Governor General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 15, 2028
Current holder:Janet Mills(Democratic)

The Maine Governor General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the next governor of the State of Maine. This statewide partisan election will decide who serves as the chief executive of Maine for a four-year term beginning in January 2029.

About This Race

The Maine Governor General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the next governor of the State of Maine. This statewide partisan election will decide who serves as the chief executive of Maine for a four-year term beginning in January 2029.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Maine, residents must register by October 15, 2028, 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; early voting is available from October 21 to November 3, 2028, at designated municipal locations, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse.

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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. A former Maine Attorney General and state legislator, she is running for a third term to continue her work on healthcare access, economic development, and climate initiatives.

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Republican

Paul LePage

Governor of Maine

Biography

Paul LePage served as governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019 and is seeking a political comeback in 2028. A businessman and former mayor of Waterville, he is campaigning on promises to reduce taxes, reform welfare, and strengthen border security.

Campaign Website

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