2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of Maine, one from each of the state's congressional districts. These elections will coincide with a U.S. Senate election, a gubernatorial election, and various other state, county and local elections. The primary elections are scheduled to take place on June 9, 2026. Both the primaries and general election will be conducted with ranked-choice voting.
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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of Maine, one from each of the state's congressional districts. These elections will coincide with a U.S. Senate election, a gubernatorial election, and various other state, county and local elections. The primary elections are scheduled to take place on June 9, 2026. Both the primaries and general election will be conducted with ranked-choice voting.
District 1
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
The 1st district comprises coastal and southern Maine, including Portland, the largest city in Maine. The incumbent is Democrat Chellie Pingree, who was first elected in (/wiki/2008UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine). She was most recently re-elected in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine) with 58.1% of the vote and is seeking re-election to a tenth term. State representative Tiffany Roberts had announced a challenge Pingree in the Democratic primary, accusing Pingree of being insufficiently bipartisan, however she was unable to collect enough signatures to be on the primary ballot.
Republicans Joshua Pietrowicz and Ronald Russell have filed FEC paperwork to run for the 1st district primary election.
Presumptive nominee
• Chellie Pingree, incumbent U.S. representative (2009–present)
Failed to qualify
• Tiffany Roberts, state representative from the 149th district (2018–present)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th>Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Candidate</td><td>Raised</td><td>Spent</td><td>Cash on hand</td></tr><tr><td>Chellie Pingree (D)</td><td>$265,088</td><td>$233,940</td><td>$446,826</td></tr><tr><td>Tiffany Roberts (D)</td><td>$13,228</td><td>$8,428</td><td>$4,799</td></tr><tr><td>Source: Federal Election Commission</td></tr></tbody></table>
Declared
• Joshua Pietrowicz, sales consultant and candidate for state representative in (/wiki/2022MaineHouseofRepresentativeselection#District34) • Ronald Russell, defense contractor and nominee for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine#District1)
Withdrawn
• Joshua Duprey • Andrew Piantidosi, tech professional and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine#District1) • Eric Small, Sanford police chief (running for state house; endorsed Russell)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th>Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Candidate</td><td>Raised</td><td>Spent</td><td>Cash on hand</td></tr><tr><td>Joshua Pietrowicz (R)</td><td>$500</td><td>$0</td><td>$500</td></tr><tr><td>Ronald Russell (R)</td><td>$11,051</td><td>$21,833</td><td>$3,438</td></tr><tr><td>Eric Small (R)</td><td>$12,514</td><td>$12,514</td><td>$0</td></tr><tr><td>Source: Federal Election Commission</td></tr></tbody></table>
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>November 6, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>November 5, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>November 5, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Race to the WH</td><td>Safe D</td><td>November 6, 2025</td></tr></tbody></table>
District 2
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
The 2nd district comprises central and northern Maine and is one of the most rural districts in the United States. It is the largest district by area east of the Mississippi River. Some of the most notable cities in the district include Lewiston and Bangor, the second and third largest cities in Maine, as well as the state capital Augusta. The incumbent is Democrat Jared Golden, who was first elected in (/wiki/2018UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine) when he defeated incumbent Republican Bruce Poliquin. He was most recently re-elected in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine) with 50.3% of the vote and was one of 17 Democratic members of Congress representing districts that Donald Trump carried in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatespresidentialelection). The district voted for Trump by 9.5 percentage points in 2024 while re-electing Golden by less than one percent, making it the most presidentially Republican congressional district represented by a Democrat in the country and one of the top non-redistricted pickup opportunities for Republicans. Golden initially sought re-election to a fifth term but withdrew in November 2025.
Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap entered the Democratic primary as a challenger to Golden, and has the support of Mike Michaud, who represented this district from 2003 to 2015. Jordan Wood, a Lewiston native and former chief of staff to former California U.S. Representative Katie Porter, initially ran for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in (/wiki/2026UnitedStatesSenateelectioninMaine) but announced that he was switching to the 2nd district race following Golden’s withdrawal. Joe Baldacci, younger brother of former Maine governor and former representative for the district John Baldacci, entered the race on January 12, 2026. Baldacci previously ran for the seat in (/wiki/2016UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine#District2) but withdrew before the primary. Paige Loud, a social worker, is also running as a Democrat.
On the Republican side, former Maine governor from 2011 to 2019 and Republican nominee in the 2022 Maine gubernatorial election, Paul LePage, announced a campaign for the 2nd district in May 2025. Despite losing the 2022 election by about 13 percentage points, LePage nonetheless narrowly carried the 2nd congressional district by about two points over incumbent Democratic governor Janet Mills. If elected, LePage would become the oldest House freshman, at age 78, since James Bowler in 1953.
Declared
• Joe Baldacci, state senator from the 9th district (2020–present) and brother of former governor and U.S. representative John Baldacci • Matthew Dunlap, Maine State Auditor (2021, 2022–present), former Maine Secretary of State (2005–2011, 2013–2021), and candidate for U.S. Senate in (/wiki/2012UnitedStatesSenateelectioninMaine) • Paige Loud, social worker • Jordan Wood, former chief of staff to U.S. representative Katie Porter (previously ran for U.S. Senate)
Withdrawn
• Jared Golden, incumbent U.S. representative (2019–present) • Louis Sigel, former secretary of the Kennebec County Democratic Committee
Declined
• Troy Jackson, former President of the Maine Senate (2018–2024) and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2014UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine#District2) (running for governor) • Graham Platner, Sullivan harbor master (running for U.S. Senate)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th>Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Candidate</td><td>Raised</td><td>Spent</td><td>Cash on hand</td></tr><tr><td>Matthew Dunlap (D)</td><td>$290,328</td><td>$135,658</td><td>$154,669</td></tr><tr><td>Jordan Wood (D)</td><td>$4,318,383</td><td>$3,685,781</td><td>$632,601</td></tr><tr><td>Source: Federal Election Commission</td></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Joe Baldacci</th><th>Matthew Dunlap</th><th>Paige Loud</th><th>Jordan Wood</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tulchin Research (D)</td><td>March 5–8, 2026</td><td>400 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>29%</td><td>36%</td><td>3%</td><td>11%</td><td>21%</td></tr><tr><td>43%</td><td>57%</td><td>–</td><td>–</td><td>–</td></tr><tr><td>Pan Atlantic Research</td><td>February 13 – March 2, 2026</td><td>144 (LV)</td><td>–</td><td>36%</td><td>14%</td><td>–</td><td>12%</td><td>38%</td></tr><tr><td>Pan Atlantic Research (D)</td><td>November 29 – December 7, 2025</td><td>145 (LV)</td><td>± 8.4%</td><td>42%</td><td>10%</td><td>–</td><td>10%</td><td>38%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Presumptive nominee
• Paul LePage, former Governor of Maine (2011–2019) and nominee for Governor in (/wiki/2022Mainegubernatorialelection)
Withdrawn
• James Clark, businessman • Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York
Declined
• Austin Theriault, former state representative from Maine's 1st House district (2022–2024) and nominee for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinMaine#District2) (endorsed LePage)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th>Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Candidate</td><td>Raised</td><td>Spent</td><td>Cash on hand</td></tr><tr><td>James Clark (R)</td><td>$50</td><td>$0</td><td>$50</td></tr><tr><td>Paul LePage (R)</td><td>$1,224,150</td><td>$373,128</td><td>$851,022</td></tr><tr><td>Source: Federal Election Commission</td></tr></tbody></table>
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Likely R (flip)</td><td>November 6, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Likely R (flip)</td><td>November 5, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Lean R (flip)</td><td>November 5, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Race to the WH</td><td>Lean R (flip)</td><td>November 6, 2025</td></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Joe Baldacci (D)</th><th>Paul LePage (R)</th><th>Other</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>University of New Hampshire</td><td>February 12–16, 2026</td><td>520 (LV)</td><td>–</td><td>47%</td><td>48%</td><td>1%</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Pan Atlantic Research (D)</td><td>November 29 – December 7, 2025</td><td>387 (LV)</td><td>± 5.1%</td><td>43%</td><td>44%</td><td>–</td><td>13%</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Matt Dunlap (D)</th><th>Paul LePage (R)</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>University of New Hampshire</td><td>February 12–16, 2026</td><td>521 (LV)</td><td>–</td><td>46%</td><td>47%</td><td>6%</td></tr><tr><td>The Mellman Group (D)</td><td>June 4–10, 2025</td><td>400 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>37%</td><td>47%</td><td>16%</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Jordan Wood (D)</th><th>Paul LePage (R)</th><th>Other</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>University of New Hampshire</td><td>February 12–16, 2026</td><td>521 (LV)</td><td>–</td><td>44%</td><td>48%</td><td>2%</td><td>6%</td></tr></tbody></table>