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Maine State Senate Elections

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 10, 2028
Current holder:Troy Dale Jackson(Democratic)

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.

About This Race

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.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 10, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

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.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Troy Dale Jackson

Maine State Senate

Biography

Troy Dale Jackson is the current President of the Maine State Senate and has represented Senate District 1 (including parts of Aroostook, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties) since 2012. A former mill worker and logger, he is running for re-election to continue advocating for rural economic development, workforce training, and lower energy costs for Maine residents.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Austin Theriault

Maine State Senate

Biography

Austin Theriault is a former NASCAR driver and current Maine State Representative from House District 1, running for the Maine State Senate to represent Senate District 1. He is focusing his campaign on supporting small businesses, reducing state regulations, and expanding broadband access in northern Maine communities.

Campaign Website

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