Maine has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 12. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information to make your own voting plan and/or share with friends in the state!
Maine Voter Resources
Registration deadline: none found
Confirm your voter registration: https://iwillvote.com/
Info for overseas/military voters here
Early voting: May 12 – June 11
Vote by mail: June 7 – 12 Request your absentee ballot here
Find your polling place here
Check ID requirements here
Maine Politics Quick Facts
– 1 Senator is up for re-election in 2018
– Both House Representatives (2) are up for re-election
– Voted +3 for Clinton in 2016
– Current partisan breakdown of the state legislature:
Governor (R)
State Senate 18 (R) – 17 (D)
State House 74 (D) – 70 (R) – 6 (I) – 1 (G)
IMPORTANT FOR MAINE VOTERS: This is the first election where Maine is using a ranked-choice (or instant run-off) ballot. You can read a short explainer here. Maine’s Secretary of State has provided a short animated video and ballot samples to explain how to vote in ranked-choice on Election Day.
Key Races
GOVERNOR
The sitting governor, Paul LePage (R), is prevented by term limits from running for re-election. The Democrats have a large field of candidates running in the primary; Mills and Cote were polling the highest. The Democratic candidates are:
Adam Cote – website
Donna Dion – website
Mark Dion – website
Mark Eves – website
Janet Mills – website
Diane Russell – website
Betsy Sweet – website
U.S. SENATE
Angus King (Independent) is the incumbent, and he is running for re-election. He caucuses with the Senate Democrats. Despite being an Independent, his race is in the Solid Democrat column. You can find his website here and a full list of candidates running for the Senate here.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 2
Cook Political Report has District 2 rated competitive, and is a good opportunity for the Democrats to flip.
District 2 candidates (Democrats)
Jared Golden – website
Craig Olson – website
Lucas St. Clair – website
STATE SENATE
All 35 seats in the Senate are up for re-election this year. Republicans only have a one-seat majority; Democrats can take the Senate by flipping two seats. A list of the districts with re-elections and the candidates running for those seats can be found here.
STATE HOUSE
All 151 seats in the House are up for re-election this year. The Democrats currently have control of the House, but the Republicans can take control if they flip 3 seats. A list of the candidates running for the House can be found here.
NOTE: If you’re unsure which state district you’re in, type in your address at Open States to get that info.
A Final Note
For a more complete list of state races in the primary, visit Ballotpedia: Maine Elections 2018. You can enter your address at 411Vote to see a sample ballot. To learn about events featuring candidates running for office, connect with your local chapter of the Maine Democrats.
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Thanks for posting, but… WHERE IS THE NOTE PROMOTING VIRGINIA’s PRIMARY, also ON JUNE 12?!
I’m working on all the June 12th posts this weekend. Hang tight.
Cool. Thanks. This date is on a roll, hoping to oust Barbara Comstock in the US 10th district.