2026 Maine Senate election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Maine Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Voters will elect members of the Maine Senate in all 35 of the U.S. state of Maine's legislative districts to serve a two-year term.[2]
Retirements
Democrat
- District 9: Joe Baldacci is retiring to run for the United States House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd congressional district.[3]
- District 12: Pinny Beebe-Center is retiring.[4]
- District 20: Peggy Rotundo is retiring.[5]
- District 30: Stacy Brenner is retiring.[6]
- District 34: Joe Rafferty is retiring.[7]
- District 35: Mark Lawrence is term-limited.[8]
Republican
- District 1: Susan Y. Bernard is retiring to run for Maine House of Representatives.[9]
- District 3: Brad Farrin is term-limited.[9]
- District 4: Stacey Guerin is term-limited.[10]
- District 5: Russell Black is term-limited.[9]
- District 6: Marianne Moore is term-limited.[11]
- District 15: Richard Bradstreet is retiring.[9]
- District 17: Jeff Timberlake is term-limited.[9]
- District 22: James Libby is retiring to run for Governor.[12]
Independent
- District 18: Rick Bennett is retiring to run for Governor. He was a Republican until announcing his campaign.[13]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely D | January 22, 2026 |
References
- ^ Booker, Brakkton (2025-07-29). "The 2026 midterms are officially underway". POLITICO. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Maine State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Flisiuk, Francis (2026-01-12). "Baldacci seeks Democratic nomination for Maine's sprawling 2nd District". WMTW. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Betts, Stephen (2025-10-07). "Rockland Councilor, State Rep Seek Knox County Senate Seat". Midcoast Villager. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ "Lewiston Chamber of Commerce CEO announces Maine Senate campaign". newscentermaine.com. 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ "Ellie Sato To Run For State Senate - The Gorham Times". Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ "Kennebunk senator will not seek reelection in 2026". The Portland Press Herald. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ "Rykerson announces bid for Maine Senate District 35". Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ a b c d e "Maine Primary candidates for June 9, 2026 primaries". Maine Secretary of State. March 16, 2026.
- ^ O'Connor, Daniel (2026-02-05). "The crowded race to replace a Maine lawmaker includes her husband". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ O'Connor, Daniel (2026-01-08). "Republican faces pushback Down East early in his Maine Senate run". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ St Pierre, Ariana (May 22, 2025). "Sen. James Libby running for governor of Maine". WGME-TV. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ "State Sen. Rick Bennett launches gubernatorial campaign for 2026". WCSH. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.