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This page is an overview of the 2018 Maine elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
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Results
U.S. Senate
General election for U.S. Senate Maine
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angus King (Independent) | 54.3 | 344,575 | |
| Eric Brakey (R) | 35.2 | 223,502 | ||
| Zak Ringelstein (D) | 10.4 | 66,268 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 64 | ||
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 634,409 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Lyons (L)
- Alex Hammer (Independent)
U.S. House
Maine U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Maine's 1st Congressional District |
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Martin Grohman (Independent) |
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| Maine's 2nd Congressional District |
Bruce Poliquin (i) |
Tiffany Bond (Independent) Did not make the ballot: |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Maine 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Maine Question 1, Payroll and Non-Wage Income Taxes for Home Care Program Initiative (2018)
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- Maine Question 3, Transportation Bond Issue (2018)
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- Maine Question 4, University of Maine System Bond Issue (2018)
- Maine Question 2, Wastewater Infrastructure Bond Issue (2018)
- Maine Question 5, Community Colleges Bond Issue (2018)
State executives
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State legislature
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Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Maine elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Maine, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Maine, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Maine elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
There were no featured Congressional primary elections in Maine in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Maine in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
- Maine gubernatorial election, 2018 (June 12 Republican primary)
- Maine gubernatorial election, 2018 (June 12 Democratic primary)
General elections
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Maine in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Maine are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 12, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
April 7, 2018:
York School Department (Recall)
May 8, 2018:
Scarborough School Department (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Maine?
See Primary elections in Maine.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Maine.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Maine.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Maine?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Maine for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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