2026 Maine State Senate election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Maine Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Voters will elect members of the Maine Senate in all 35 of the U.S. state of Maine's legislative districts to serve a two-year term.[2]
Retirements
Democrat
- District 9: Joe Baldacci is retiring to run for the United States House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd congressional district.[3]
Independent
- District 18: Rick Bennett is retiring to run for Governor. He was a Republican until announcing his campaign.[4]
Republican
- District 22: James Libby is retiring to run for Governor.[5]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Likely D | January 22, 2026 |
References
- ^ Booker, Brakkton (2025-07-29). "The 2026 midterms are officially underway". POLITICO. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Maine State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Flisiuk, Francis (2026-01-12). "Baldacci seeks Democratic nomination for Maine's sprawling 2nd District". WMTW. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ "State Sen. Rick Bennett launches gubernatorial campaign for 2026". WCSH. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ St Pierre, Ariana (May 22, 2025). "Sen. James Libby running for governor of Maine". WGME-TV. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.