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Candidate profile: Jim White in Maine House District 30
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jim White is running in Maine House District 30 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Maine DeskOct 4, 2026
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Explainer · ME
Voter guide: Maine’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for reviewing the ballot, confirming registration and preparing to vote in Maine’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · ME
Bennett clip highlights homelessness, generation authority
HousingA C-SPAN user clip connects Richard Bennett with rural homelessness and a proposed Maine Generation Authority.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Chellie M Pingree in Maine’s 1st District
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Chellie M Pingree is one of seven candidates in Maine’s contested 1st District race.
The Ballot Maine DeskSep 28, 2026
News · ME
Portland addiction debate centers on action, not blame
Elections and votingAn opinion piece argues that scrutiny of Portland’s mayor must be paired with concrete policy decisions on addiction.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · ME
Ranked-choice voting is set for Maine’s 2026 election
Elections and votingMaine voters will need to check which 2026 contests use ranked-choice voting and follow the instructions printed on each ballot.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · ME
California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot Maine DeskSep 26, 2026
News · ME
White House TV pool unsettled during Xi visit
Elections and votingCNN regained access to White House grounds, but the pool status of ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News remained unclear Thursday.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 25, 2026
News · ME
Maine unveils new printing of original constitution
Elections and votingSecretary of State Shenna Bellows presented the first formal printing of Maine’s original Constitution since 1876.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Jeffries declines to address punishment for defectors
Elections and votingThe House Democratic leader did not say whether two members, including Maine Rep. Jared Golden, should face repercussions.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · ME
Judge orders Bath police to release homicide records
Public safetyA Maine judge directed Bath police to release records connected to a 2024 double homicide.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · ME
Republicans target Troy Jackson over tax vote
Economy and jobsThe dispute centers on a vote described as cutting taxes for 90% of Mainers, but it is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · ME
House passes Pingree bill targeting diesel pollution
Energy and environmentThe House approved Chellie Pingree’s measure aimed at reducing diesel pollution and protecting Maine families.
The Ballot Maine DeskSep 17, 2026
News · ME
Maine Democrats criticize Collins over Epstein files vote
Elections and votingMaine Democrats criticized Collins in Portland, saying a vote by Collins blocked the release of Epstein-related files.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
David Costello runs for U.S. Senate in Maine
Elections and votingDemocrat David Costello is among the candidates in Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Susan M. Collins
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Susan M. Collins is among 25 candidates listed for Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Owen Nicholas Carlson
Elections and votingOwen Nicholas Carlson, listed with the label TX, is running in Maine’s contested 2026 election for U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Gavin Solomon profile: Maine U.S. Senate candidate
Elections and votingGavin Solomon is a Republican in Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Ethan Weld MR Alcorn: Maine U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingAlcorn is listed with the designation UN in Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Jared Golden in Maine’s 2026 2nd District race
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jared Golden is one of eight candidates listed in Maine’s 2nd District general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Maine DeskAug 27, 2026
News · ME
Maine Republican governor nominee asks for ICE at polls
Elections and votingThe Republican nominee for Maine governor has requested an ICE presence at polling places during the midterm elections.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Tucker Favreau
Elections and votingTucker Favreau is a Democrat in Maine’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Maine DeskAug 25, 2026
News · ME
No Maine Senate poll figures available in supplied 2026 report
Elections and votingA Google News listing about 2026 Maine Senate polling contains no poll results, candidate names or election record.
The Ballot Maine DeskAug 20, 2026