Maine uses ranked-choice voting for federal general elections: voters may rank the candidates in order of preference.
Maine uses ranked-choice voting in general elections only for federal offices (U.S. Senate and U.S. House): you may rank candidates 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. Ranking rounds are used only in races with three or more candidates. Governor and legislative races are decided by plurality. Maine Secretary of State
What's included: U.S. Senate and House, statewide offices and state legislative races (shown in the app once you enter your address).
Local races (county, city, school board, judges) and anything else on your ballot are on your official sample ballot: maine.gov.
Candidate lists as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
This is not an official ballot. Confirm your registration, polling place and ballot with your election office through vote.gov.