Maine gubernatorial election, 2026

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← 2022
Governor of Maine
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: Pending
Primary: June 9, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Maine
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean Democratic Inside Elections: Likely Democratic
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Governor

Maine is holding an election for governor on November 3, 2026.

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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Maine

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Maine on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Shenna Bellows (D)
		Jason Cherry (D)
		Kenneth Forrest Pinet (D)
		Troy Dale Jackson (D)
		Angus King III (D)
		Hannah Pingree (D)
	Submit photo	Ken A. Capron (R)
	Submit photo	Bobby Charles (R)
	Submit photo	David Jones (R)
		James Libby (R)
	Submit photo	Owen McCarthy (R)
	Submit photo	Ben Midgley (R)
		Steven Sheppard (R)
		Robert J. Wessels (R)
		Richard Bennett (Independent)
		John Glowa (Independent)
		Alexander Murchison (Independent)

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• Maria Aguilo (R)

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Steven Sheppard

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was born in Alexandria, Virginia on March 16, 1969; I am a Pisces with ab negative type blood. My mother gave me the ab negative type blood; my mother told me years ago that I would surely be different than the other children. When I was in the sixth grade, I remember my English teacher Mrs. Sillers told me I would be President someday. I graduated from Lake Howell High school in Orlando, FL and went straight to college on a partial football scholarship to Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio- I was a dragon. In college I lettered as a freshman punter, and I became starting QB quarterback in 1988. I came home from college in 1988 and worked a year then went into the submarine navy during the Gulf War. The navy retired me with a rare mental illness. I live in Bangor, Maine by myself with my black cat Max and I ride a 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 custom around in the good weather. I love Maine and I travel around a lot visiting. I will be a great Governor someday."

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Key Messages

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I love Maine.

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Maine is going to be alright.

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Democracy will prove itself again.

Alexander Murchison

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "A forward thinking creative type. Born in Caribou Maine in 1995, I've spent the past 3 decades trying to figure out what I want to be. I grew up worshipping superheroes, not just in awe of their power, but of their creative approaches to problem solving. I left high school wanting to be an inventor and spent college learning how to design in 3D CAD programs before graduating with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and Technology. For the past 5 years I've worked in a store fixture manufacturing factory as a design engineer. All this to say I like problem solving, I'm capable of seeing multiple sides to many issues, and I'd like to use my talents to give back to the state I grew up in. I'm no politician, I'm just a regular guy who doesn't mind sticking his neck out for a shot at a better tomorrow."

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Key Messages

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I'm not a politician. I won't be bought by special interest groups and I have no intention of playing into the political game for majority control.

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I'd like to stand for affordable housing. I'm a late millennial and people in my generation are the people struggling to afford housing these days. Its time someone did something to improve the housing market.

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While other candidates spend the next year and a half collecting millions in donations to eventually feed back into their parties of choice, I'm running my campaign as bare bones as possible. Its your money. Keep it. I'm fully employed and capable of making statements and ads in my free time. Any and all donations I end up collecting will go to physical signage in the spring of 2026 or other ads online or on cable tv throughout the year. But never in the mail. I stand firmly against ads by mail.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I'm not a politician. I won't be bought by special interest groups and I have no intention of playing into the political game for majority control.

I'd like to stand for affordable housing. I'm a late millennial and people in my generation are the people struggling to afford housing these days. Its time someone did something to improve the housing market.

While other candidates spend the next year and a half collecting millions in donations to eventually feed back into their parties of choice, I'm running my campaign as bare bones as possible. Its your money. Keep it. I'm fully employed and capable of making statements and ads in my free time. Any and all donations I end up collecting will go to physical signage in the spring of 2026 or other ads online or on cable tv throughout the year. But never in the mail. I stand firmly against ads by mail.

Steven Sheppard (R)

I love Maine.

Maine is going to be alright.

Democracy will prove itself again.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I like that the state offers several financial incentives to first time homebuyers. Now if we could only lower the overall costs we could have a recipe for success.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Parks and Recreation

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I'd like to say Spider-Man but that's kind of a hard act to follow. Peter is a better man than me. My Dad isn't second by any means, he's just always just radiated a chill vibe and has a realistic outlook on life. He's a glass half-full guy. He sat on Caribou's City Council for a few years, ran for Mayor, and sat in on every other committee there was for half my life. A man who can deal with all that and stay positive deserves the respect and name recognition that he gets. I strive to be as patient and as caring a man as he is.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Chevy Chase

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Oh God no. The last "political" book I read was a biography of George Washington back in High School. My politics are not so black and white that any one book, save higher fantasy or science fiction series, can properly encapsulate it.

Steven Sheppard (R)

"Moses Sheppard Quaker Philanthropist of Baltimore" by Bliss Forbush

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Willingness to compromise mixed with the willpower to stand against corruption or bias.

Steven Sheppard (R)

I believe our elected officials need to have better proof they have been in leadership positions before. Leaders come from our grade schools especially. Bad politicians are a product of bad children in school especially.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Thinking outside the box. I'm not a politician, I'm an engineer. Engineers can design something new or innovate solutions to existing struggles.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Responsible, computer literate, estimator, mechanic, typing, secretary and politicians before.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Make the state a better place for citizens, better incentivize tourism and interstate immigration, as well as push or pull us all forward to avoid the stagnation of our localized society. Tradition is important but leaving room for advancement in technology and practices should never be far from a Governor's mind.

Steven Sheppard (R)

To help as many people in Maine as possible.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

One of progress in a time of stagnation, or one of action in a time of gridlock. Or maybe my Garlic Dip recipe takes off and my brand becomes a household name idk I'm not picky.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Sheppard

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

9/11 happened when I was 5. I don't exactly remember the event itself so much as getting out of school early and then watching my mom try her best to keep it together while watching the news.

Steven Sheppard (R)

My mother ran over my legs; I fell out of her Plymouth Duster when I was three years old and the car ran my legs over and broke them both.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I worked for my Aunt, Donna Murchison, at a place called Russell's Motel in Caribou Maine. She owned the place and my cousins and sister all did a rotation there, helping her out with cleaning and maintaining the property. It was a summer job, mostly weedwhacking once a week when I was 10 until I became a paid employee around 15 or 16. And every summer from then til the end of the summer of 2015 I swapped between yard maintenance/landscaping and room cleaning. So roughly 10 years (or at least 10 Summers). I spent a few winter breaks doing the same cleaning as well as shoveling off the roof.

Steven Sheppard (R)

I was a disc jockey in Laurens, SC at the roller skating rink for several months in high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Can't pick a favorite. Between the Percy Jackson (Rick Riordan), Maximum Ride (James Patterson), and Alex Rider (Anthony Horowitz) books that I read growing up, the Mortal Instruments (Cassandra Clare) series I read in high school, and the Jack Reacher (Lee Child) books I got into as a young adult, I'm not sure I can pick a favorite.

Steven Sheppard (R)

"Spare" by Prince Harry. Somebody finally admitted to smoking marijuana in the literary kingdom.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I'd once again like to say Spider-Man but I'd crumble under the responsibilities. But I will say Bruce Wayne. And not Batman, just Bruce. I firmly believe that most of his villains could be talked down. Imagine billionaire Bruce Wayne, getting a real day job and becoming a therapist, sitting down across from these otherwise irredeemable individuals and just listening. He has the resources to get these people real help and purpose. Don't get me wrong, I'm talking Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Clayface, Two Face. People who just need their own space and to be talked out of straight up murdering people. Totally doable. Now Joker, Mad Hatter, Scarecrow and the like? Let Jason have 'em.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Zeus.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Oh buddy, not gonna lie, it's probably "How its Done" by Huntrix from the K-Pop Demon Slayers Movie my friend introduced me to

Steven Sheppard (R)

Daniel by Elton John

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Steven Sheppard (R)

Racial profiling and discrimination from the Jewish

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

A Governor can call a special session, essentially mandate that Representatives and Senators are present and working on whatever issues may be called for. I feel this is the most important because those who sit atop the hill can often grown lax in their duties. Someone willing to crack the proverbial whip and make sure everyone puts down the golf clubs on occasion is the right kind of authority figure.

Steven Sheppard (R)

The main responsibility will be the AT Appalachian Trail.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Oversight and approval are one thing. Negotiating is another. If any state body is to improve, negligent spending must be cut, and appropriate funding for important utilities and expenditures is imperative. Balance is achievable, but understanding that not everyone can have what they want is just part of growing up

Steven Sheppard (R)

Governor helps write a budget.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Anyone can be petty. It takes strength to be fair. I won't reject Blue legislation due to my Red constituents any more outright than I would a Red bill for my Blues. Bipartisan vetoes are key. But sometimes it takes a firm hand to tell both sides they're wrong.

Steven Sheppard (R)

I will use the power when necessary.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Cooperative at minimum. I believe Lincoln said it best when he paraphrased the bible verse: "A house divided against itself cannot stand". No one should be so blinded by party lines or petty grievances that progress is impossible.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Trust.

What do you love most about your state?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Late spring or early fall when you can roll down you car windows and just breathe in the smell of nature. The quietness of a winter evening. People build fire pits in their back yards so its like being at camp, just 20 feet from an actual bed. I like seeing deer and turkeys on the way to work no matter how many times it almost gets me killed. Nature is literally just outside. I'm not even an outdoors guy, I just like that its there whenever I wish to experience it.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Parks and Recreation.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Energy dependence and increasing isolation

Steven Sheppard (R)

The Free and Sovereign State of northern Maine

Tell us your favorite joke.

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

My dad once came into the house with a black eye, I asked him what happened and he told me "You should see the other guy. I didn't hit him or anything, he was just real ugly." Sorry to my favorite comic Bob Marley, but that's all it takes for me.

Steven Sheppard (R)

No.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

In emergency situations. And that doesn't mean pulling the fire alarm to push to agenda or rally against the people who hate you. I'm talking flood, fire, hurricanes, mass shootings, and the odd Red Dawn situations.

Steven Sheppard (R)

All emergency responses necessary.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

Those who work in the government are public servants above all else. The citizens they represent should always hold them accountable for negligent spending, or corrupt behavior.

Steven Sheppard (R)

Government owns everything according to the Articles of Confederation. Without the Articles of Confederation there exists no state, no union and no judiciary system. Government owns us.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

I see no problem with voter ID. If you have to get registered to vote, you have to show ID, why should the actual voting process be different?

Steven Sheppard (R)

Undecided

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean to you?

Alexander Murchison (Independent)

The office has the most responsibility to do right by their citizens. All of them

Steven Sheppard (R)

The people need help from me especially because I am a Christian/Quaker leader of society anyway.

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Maine

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General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Maine gubernatorial election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	9/9/2025	9/2/2025	8/26/2025	8/19/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Battleground Democratic	Battleground Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Lean Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.

2022

See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Maine

Incumbent Janet T. Mills defeated Paul LePage and Sam Hunkler in the general election for Governor of Maine on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janet T. Mills (D)	55.7	376,934
		Paul LePage (R)	42.4	287,304
		Sam Hunkler (Independent)	1.9	12,581

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 676,819
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Governor of Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Janet T. Mills in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
✔		Janet T. Mills	100	69,422	0	Advanced (1)

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,422
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Glowa (D)

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Governor of Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Paul LePage in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
✔		Paul LePage	100	59,713	0	Advanced (1)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,713
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2018

See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Maine

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Janet T. Mills in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Janet T. Mills	50.9	320,962	0	Won (1)
		Shawn Moody	43.2	272,311	0	1
		Teresea Hayes	5.9	37,268	0	1
		Alan Caron	0.0	0	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.0	126	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 630,667
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Light (L)
• Betsy Marsano (G)
• Karmo Sanders (Independent)
• Ken A. Capron (Independent)
• John Jenkins (Independent)
• Jay Parker Dresser (G)
• Ethan Alcorn (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Governor of Maine

Select round: Round 4 Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Janet T. Mills in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Janet T. Mills	54.1	63,384	13,439	Advanced (4)
		Adam Cote	45.9	53,866	11,243	4
		Betsy Sweet	0.0	0	-29,944	3
		Mark Eves	0.0	0	0	2
		Donna Dion	0.0	0	0	1
		Mark Dion	0.0	0	0	1
		Diane Russell	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Janet T. Mills	40.8	49,945	5,903	Advanced (4)
		Adam Cote	34.8	42,623	5,080	4
		Betsy Sweet	24.4	29,944	6,957	3
		Mark Eves	0.0	0	-19,521	2
		Donna Dion	0.0	0	0	1
		Mark Dion	0.0	0	0	1
		Diane Russell	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Janet T. Mills	35.5	44,042	2,307	Advanced (4)
		Adam Cote	30.3	37,543	2,065	4
		Betsy Sweet	18.5	22,987	2,220	3
		Mark Eves	15.7	19,521	1,634	2
		Mark Dion	0.0	0	-5,200	1
		Diane Russell	0.0	0	-2,728	1
		Donna Dion	0.0	0	-1,596	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Janet T. Mills	33.1	41,735	0	Advanced (4)
		Adam Cote	28.1	35,478	0	4
		Betsy Sweet	16.5	20,767	0	3
		Mark Eves	14.2	17,887	0	2
		Mark Dion	4.1	5,200	0	1
		Diane Russell	2.2	2,728	0	1
		Donna Dion	1.3	1,596	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.6	748	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 126,139
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cynthia Soma-Hernandez (D)
• J. Martin Vachon (D)
• Patrick Eisenhart (D)
• Sean Faircloth (D)
• James Boyle (D)

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Governor of Maine

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Shawn Moody in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Shawn Moody	56.6	53,436	0	Advanced (1)
		Garrett Mason	22.9	21,571	0	1
	Submit photo	Mary Mayhew	14.9	14,034	0	1
		Kenneth Fredette	5.7	5,341	0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 94,382
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

2014

See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2014

Governor of Maine, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Paul LePage Incumbent	48.2%	294,519
	Democratic	Mike Michaud	43.4%	265,114
	Independent	Eliot Cutler	8.4%	51,515
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0%	79
Total Votes				611,227
Election results via Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions

Election analysis

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Gubernatorial elections in 2026

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