MaineGovernor

Governor

Maine · November 3, 2026

Maine voters will choose a governor for a 4-year term. Governor Janet Mills is term-limited and cannot run again. Maine uses ranked-choice voting.

Candidates

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Janet Mills Incumbent
Democrat · Running for re-election

Janet Mills (D) has served as Governor of Maine since 2019, the first woman to hold the office, and won re-election in 2022. She previously served as Maine Attorney General, and is term-limited and cannot run again. Stated priorities include health care, clean energy, and substance use treatment.

Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.

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TBD — Open Seat
Unknown · Challenger

With Mills term-limited, Maine's open governor's race in 2026 is expected to be competitive. No major candidates have announced as of mid-2025.