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Maine 2026 election cycle anticipated to be highly competitive and expensive
STATEWIDE -- Maine’s 2026 election cycle is expected to be highly competitive, with political experts anticipating some races to draw significant national attention and campaign spending.
Between state and federal races, the 2026 political landscape in Maine is anticipated to be hotly contested and very expensive.
"Maine is going to be high profile on the political map in '26 for sure," said Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Maine, Mark Brewer.
Many eyes are already on the race for incumbent senator Susan Collins' seat.
https://www.foxbangor.com/news/maine-2026-election-cycle-anticipated-to-be-highly-competitive-and-expensive/article_4292937c-360d-4a29-ab25-d54a569bf8b2.html