2022 Maine gubernatorial election
The 2022 Maine gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic Governor Janet Mills is seeking a second term. Among the candidates challenging the incumbent is former governor Paul LePage.
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Janet Mills, Governor of Maine (2019–present), 55th and 57th Attorney General of Maine, and former member of the Maine House of Representatives (2004–2009)[1]
Democratic candidates[lower-alpha 1]
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Declined
- Troy Jackson, President of the Maine Senate (2018–present) (endorsed Mills)[3][4]
Endorsements
Janet Mills
Republican primary
Declared
- Paul LePage, former Governor of Maine (2011–2019), and 50th Mayor of Waterville, Maine (2004–2011)[6]
- Michael Heath, activist[7][8]
Republican candidates[lower-alpha 1]
Filed paperwork
- Martin Vachon[8]
Endorsements
Paul LePage
- U.S. Senators
- Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present)[8]
- U.S. Governors
- Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire (2017–present)[10][11]
Independents
Potential
- Thomas Saviello, former State Senator[12]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Lean D | December 3, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Battleground | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Lean D | September 15, 2021 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
- Janet Mills vs. Paul LePage
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Janet Mills (D) |
Paul LePage (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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| SurveyUSA (D)[upper-alpha 1] | August 24–31, 2021 | 1,242 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 46% | 41% | – | 13% |
| SurveyUSA[upper-alpha 2] | May 13–19, 2021 | 514 (RV) | ± 5.3% | 45% | 38% | 4%[lower-alpha 3] | 12% |
Notes
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- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Other" with 2%; Michael Barden (G) with 1%
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by Swing Hard Turn Left
- Poll sponsored by Our Power Maine
References
- Andrews, Caitlin (September 15, 2021). "Most Mainers like Janet Mills' pandemic policies. Paul LePage is still a tough matchup". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- https://bangordailynews.com/2021/09/15/politics/most-mainers-like-janet-mills-pandemic-policies-paul-lepage-is-still-a-tough-matchup/
- "Results of SurveyUSA Mkt Research Study #26081".
- Howard, Andrew (October 10, 2021). "The fruitless effort to primary Janet Mills". The Maine Monitor. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Bangor Daily News.
- "Candidates for Governor".
- Shepherd, Michael (April 29, 2020). "Paul LePage says 'I am going to challenge Janet Mills' in 2022". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- Collins, Steve (January 19, 2021). "Anti-gay activist Michael Heath says he's running for governor". Sun-Journal. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- Thistle, Scott (September 22, 2021). "LePage makes a return to the campaign stage". Press Herald. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- https://bangordailynews.com/2020/04/29/politics/paul-lepage-says-i-am-going-to-challenge-janet-mills-in-2022/
- "NH Primary Source: Did Sununu just announce a 2022 US Senate run against Hassan? No, but …". Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- Leader, Kevin Landrigan New Hampshire Union. "Sununu says 'definitely open' to 2022 Senate bid". UnionLeader.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- Piper, Jessica; Shepherd, Michael; Andrews, Caitlin (July 2, 2021). "Paul LePage versus Janet Mills is on. An anti-CMP corridor candidate might join them". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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