2026 United States Senate election in Maine explained

Election Name:2026 United States Senate election in Maine
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2020 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2032 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:2032
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. senator
Before Election:Susan Collins
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tuberville: 'We’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate if you vote against Trump. Bolton. Alexander. November 14, 2024. November 15, 2024. The Hill.
  2. Web site: Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026. Shepherd. Michael. November 15, 2024. November 15, 2024. Piscataquis Observer.
  3. Web site: Susan Collins' Reelection Plan Throws a Wrench in Democrats' Senate Hopes. Stanton. Andrew. November 14, 2024. November 14, 2024. Newsweek.
  4. Web site: 2024-11-29 . Gov. Mills doesn’t rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026 . Billings, Randy . 2024-12-02 . Press Herald.
  5. Web site: Solender . Andrew . 2024-11-27 . Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026 . 2024-11-28 . . en.