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 with no primary opposition. The only Republican to file to run for the GOP nomination is former governor Paul LePage, and, with the two being the only ones from their respective parties to submit ballot petitions by the March 15th deadline, they will face each other in the November general election.[1]
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Democratic primary
Qualified for ballot access
- Janet Mills, Governor of Maine (2019–present), former Attorney General of Maine (2009–2011; 2013–2019), and former state representative (2002–2009)[2]
Failed to qualify for ballot access
- John Glowa, wildlife activist[3]
Declined
- Troy Jackson, President of the Maine Senate (2018–present) (endorsed Mills)[4][5]
Endorsements
Janet Mills
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janet Mills (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Qualified for ballot access
- Paul LePage, former Governor of Maine (2011–2019), and former Mayor of Waterville (2004–2011)[7]
Filed paperwork
- Martin Vachon[9]
Endorsements
Paul LePage
- U.S. Senators
- Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present)[9]
- U.S. Governors
- Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire (2017–present)[10][11]
Independents
Declined
- Thomas Saviello, former state senator (2010–2018)[12][13]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Lean D | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Lean D | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Lean D | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Lean D | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Tossup | January 10, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
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 2] | 12% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Janet Mills (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Paul LePage | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Notes
- 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
- Hirschkorn, Phil (March 16, 2022). "It's official: Janet Mills versus Paul LePage in Maine gubernatorial race this November". WMTW.
- "Gov. Janet Mills officially launches reelection bid". www.wabi.tv. WABI-TV. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- "China resident John Glowa announces as Democratic candidate for governor". The Town Line. September 15, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- "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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "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.
- "Former Sen. Saviello says he won't run for governor". MPBN. February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "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.
- "Maine Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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