State Sen. James Libby of Standish and David Jones, a Falmouth real estate broker, announced this week that they're seeking the Republican nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The Maine House of Representatives advanced a bill to withdraw from a multi-state compact that could eventually require Maine to award its four electoral college votes for president to the winner of the national popular vote.

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announces re-election bid for 2026, focusing on restoring balance in Congress. Facing a challenge from former Gov. Paul LePage.

Libby is one of nine candidates so far who have filed campaign finance paperwork with the state in the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The Democrat, first elected in 2019, had been mentioned as a possible candidate for Maine governor or the U.S. Senate.

We asked University of Maine Political Science Chair Mark Brewer to weigh in on how races are shaping up for the 2026 election, including the race for governor

Mary-Anne Szeniawski won the York Selectboard election, defeating Wayne Martin and Megan C. Gean-Gendron. York voters approved the town and school budgets, along with funding for various projects including science lab upgrades and seawall repairs.

Golden's announcement ends speculation that he might run for governor or the U.S. Senate. But the prospects of a primary challenge remain.