It’s Election Day. Here’s what Maine voters need to know.
Results in referendums, local races roll in across Maine on Election Day
Mainers voted Tuesday on changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, and many communities voted on municipal elections and local referendums.
AP Race Call: Maine voters reject changes to election administration in the state
Maine voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would significantly change how the state administers its elections. The measure would have required photo ID for all forms of voting and shortens the absentee voting period by two days.

Maine Ballot Measures Results 2025

See live results from the 2025 Maine Ballot Measures election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.

Maine Voters Reject New GOP-Backed Election Initiative While Texans Approve Citizenship Proposal

Opponents of the measures had argued that they were intended to make voting more difficult or address issues that aren’t major problems.
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Maine election results: Question 1 fails, Question 2 passes

Two referendum questions are being voted on across Maine. One has to do with changing election laws, including establishing voter ID, while the other is about creating a red flag law.

Catch up on Maine statewide and town-by-town results for the 2025 election

Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for Maine's 2025 election. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race.

2025 Election brings high turnout across Maine

There was a high voter turnout across the state of Maine today. Bangor in particular saw long lines throughout the day.

Election Day reminders—and the latest on Maine ballot investigation

NEWS CENTER Maine spoke with Secretary of State Shenna Bellows about what voters should know before heading to the polls.

Maine Question 2 Election Results: Establish New Protective Orders Restricting Weapons Possession

Establish a process for people to request “extreme risk protection orders” against individuals who are believed to be dangerous. These orders would prohibit those individuals from possessing firearms or other weapons.
Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden Won't Seek Reelection in Competitive US House District
Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t run for reelection, opening a tough seat for Democrats in 2026
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection in 2026, putting pressure on his party to hold one of the toughest seats in the country for them next year.
Golden Retiring From Most Pro-Trump US House Seat Democrats Hold
House Democrat Jared Golden said he won’t seek reelection, opening up a ripe opportunity for Republicans to pick up a congressional seat in his competitive Maine district.

Gov. Mills reacts to election results of Maine referendum questions

“Once again, Maine people have affirmed their faith in our free, fair, and secure elections, in this case by rejecting a direct attempt to restrict voting rights. Maine has long had one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the nation, in good part due to safe absentee voting — and Maine people tonight have said they want to keep it that way."