Maine primary races to watch: Platner poised to win and a crowded race for governor

Published June 7, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated June 8, 2026 8:31am ET



Primary elections in the Pine Tree State are taking shape ahead of next week’s voting, with the governor’s office, a Senate seat, and congressional races all on the ballot as Maine voters prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday.

Polling places across Maine will open sometime between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, depending on the size of each municipality.

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