
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 2028 Maine State Senate general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members to all 35 seats in the Maine State Senate. Senators serve two-year terms, and the election will determine partisan control of the chamber, which influences state legislation on budget, education, healthcare, and energy policy.
The 2028 Maine State Senate general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members to all 35 seats in the Maine State Senate. Senators serve two-year terms, and the election will determine partisan control of the chamber, which influences state legislation on budget, education, healthcare, and energy policy.
To vote in Maine, residents must register by the deadline of October 10, 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 4, 2028, at designated municipal clerks' offices, and no excuse is required to vote early. Voters must present identification if registering for the first time by mail, but ID is not required to vote if already registered.