2028 outlook
4 electoral votes Likely Democratic

Will Maine vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?

Probably Democratic. Maine is usually a Democratic-leaning state, which we rate Likely Democratic for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 4 electoral votes are expected to go to the Democratic nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.

Is Maine a swing state in 2028? No - Maine is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Likely Democratic and is not a top battleground.

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Maine at a glance

  • Electoral votes4
  • 2028 ratingLikely Democratic
  • RegionNortheast
  • CapitalAugusta
  • 2024 resultHarris (D)
  • 2020 resultBiden (D)
  • 2016 resultClinton (D)
  • Electoral votesSplits by district

How Maine fits the 2028 map

Maine has voted Democratic in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Likely Democratic for 2028.

Maine's 4 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.

See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.

Voting in Maine in 2028

Whatever Maine does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Maine, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.

  • Registration deadline21 days by mail; Election Day registration available
  • Register onlineNo - paper or in person
  • Same-day registrationElection Day only
  • Automatic registrationNo
  • ID at the pollsNo document

Register to vote in Maine (official vote.gov) - full Maine registration guide

Quick answers

Maine 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Maine a swing state in 2028?
No. Maine is rated Likely Democratic and is not considered a top battleground for 2028, though every state is contested.
How many electoral votes does Maine have in 2028?
Maine has 4 electoral votes for the 2028 election, based on the 2020 Census apportionment. Maine can split its electoral votes by congressional district.
Who won Maine in 2024?
Maine was carried by Kamala Harris (Democratic) in the 2024 presidential election.
How has Maine voted recently?
Maine voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024.
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