Journalist at the Portland Press Herald covering state government and politics.
Rachel Ohm
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Tomorrow is primary day in Maine! Here's a run-down of everything you need to know from who's on the ballot to the logistics of how to vote.
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Live updates: Mainers head to the polls on primary Election Day
Rachel Ohm
Today is election day in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota! Want to keep up with the coverage? Follow these local newsrooms and reporters for the very latest:
Have a question for Maine's U.S. Senate candidates in the Dem primary? Submit one here and it could appear in the debate! ⬇️
Here’s where you can find Maine election results tonight ⬇️
Planning to vote tomorrow? Here's a review of the two referendums Maine will be considering for voter ID and changes to absentee voting, and a red flag law. www.pressherald.com/2025/10/31/5...
Also be sure to check out the @pressherald.com voter guide, which includes biographical info and survey responses from candidates for statewide office and local offices in eight counties. www.pressherald.com/voter-guide/
Mainers will cast ballots in primaries for U.S. Senate, two congressional races, governor and dozens of legislative and local races.
The @pressherald.com is also the only print outlet in Maine to profile all of the major candidates for governor. Read those stories (for free!) here: www.pressherald.com/2026/06/02/w...
Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Susan Collins says Tuesday’s election may be key to ending shutdown
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Voters are deciding which U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Maine gubernatorial candidates will face off in November, as well as weighing in on school budgets and a host of local elections.
What you need to know to vote in Maine’s upcoming election. Note from the editor Welcome to the 2026 Press Herald voter guide. This spring, we set out to survey hundreds of candidates across dozens of...
High-profile primary races for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate were the talk of Maine politics this spring. Get to know the candidates.
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Maine's senior senator says she hopes a public commitment from the Republican majority leader to hold a vote on health care subsidies will be enough for Democrats to reopen the federal government.
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Ask Graham Platner, Janet Mills a question at an upcoming debate
Catch up on Maine statewide and local election results
Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for Maine’s 2026 primary and local elections. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Polls close at 8 p.m.
