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Maine

State government overview

The governor of Maine is Janet Mills (Democratic), in office since January 2019. In Congress, Maine is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 2 representatives. The Maine Legislature has a 35-seat Senate and a 151-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Maine

Janet Mills

Democratic · In office since January 2019

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Source: National Governors Association

Maine in Congress

2 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Maine Legislature

Senate · 35 seats
20 Democratic, 14 Republican, 1 Independent
House of Representatives · 151 seats · 153 members listed
75 Democratic, 73 Republican, 5 Independent
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1,387,817
Population
$74,733
Median income
3.8%
Unemployment
44.8
Median age

Education

High school or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher36.2%
Graduate or professional13.7%

Housing

Median home value$296,600
Median rent$1,139
Homeownership rate74.3%
10.7%
Poverty rate
$43,742
Per capita income
61.7%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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