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About Governor
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $70,000/year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Governor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate shall, at the commencement of the Governor's term, be not less than 30 years of age; a citizen of the United States for at least 15 years, have been 5 years a resident of the State; and at the time of election and during the term for which elected, be a resident of said State.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 2,000-3,000 (primary), 4,000-6,000 (petition) .
- Filing period
- January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- 101 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0101
- Filing phone
- 207-624-7650
- Step 3
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