2026 United States Senate election in Maine

The 2026 United States Senate election in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maine. Incumbent Republican Senator, Susan Collins is running for re-election. This will be the only Republican-held Senate seat up for election in 2026 in a state that Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election.

Republican primary

First elected in 1996, Collins is considered one of the more moderate Republicans in the Senate. With Collins being a moderate and potential swing vote, she could face a more conservative primary opponent.^[1]

Candidates

Declared

Susan Collins, incumbent U.S. Senator (1997–present)^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

Jared Golden, U.S. Representative from Maine's 2nd congressional district (2019–present)^[3]
Troy Jackson, President of the Maine Senate (2018–present) from the 1st district (2008–2014, 2016–present)^[3]
Janet Mills, Governor of Maine (2019–present)^[4]
Chellie Pingree, U.S. Representative from Maine's 1st congressional district (2009–present)^[3]^[5]

References

^ Bolton, Alexander (November 14, 2024). "Tuberville: 'We're gonna try to get you out of the Senate if you vote against Trump". The Hill. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
^ Shepherd, Michael (November 15, 2024). "Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026". Piscataquis Observer. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Stanton, Andrew (November 14, 2024). "Susan Collins' Reelection Plan Throws a Wrench in Democrats' Senate Hopes". Newsweek. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
^ Billings, Randy (November 29, 2024). "Gov. Mills doesn't rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026". Press Herald. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
^ Solender, Andrew (November 27, 2024). "Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026". Axios. Retrieved November 28, 2024.

[1] Bolton, Alexander (November 14, 2024). "Tuberville: 'We're gonna try to get you out of the Senate if you vote against Trump". The Hill. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

[2] Shepherd, Michael (November 15, 2024). "Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026". Piscataquis Observer. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

[Newsweek-3] Stanton, Andrew (November 14, 2024). "Susan Collins' Reelection Plan Throws a Wrench in Democrats' Senate Hopes". Newsweek. Retrieved November 14, 2024.

[4] Billings, Randy (November 29, 2024). "Gov. Mills doesn't rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026". Press Herald. Retrieved December 2, 2024.

[5] Solender, Andrew (November 27, 2024). "Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026". Axios. Retrieved November 28, 2024.

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