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.
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
Maine 2028: frequently asked questions
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