Vice President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in the latest poll of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which backed the former president by more than 7 percentage points in 2020.
Harris quickly improved her standing in polls when she took over the top of the Democratic ticket following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July. But she still faces a close race against Trump in key battleground states.
Maine, holder of four electoral votes, is traditionally viewed as Democratic-leaning but gives Republicans an opportunity to pick up one Electoral College vote, as it is one of two states to divide its votes in presidential elections.
Harris is favored to win Maine’s two statewide votes, as well as its 1st Congressional District, which includes more Democratic-leaning areas in the southern part of the state such as Portland, as well as more tourism-heavy beach towns.
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, however, is viewed as more Republican. It contains the vast, rural areas in the northern part of the state, though it does have some cities like Augusta, Bangor and Lewiston that keep it competitive down ballot.
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) on Wednesday released a new poll of Maine, surveying 999 registered voters in the Pine Tree State from August 15 to August 19. The poll found that Harris holds a 5-point lead in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District over Trump (49 percent to 44 percent).
Statewide, Harris held a 17-point lead over Trump (55 percent to 38 percent), with other candidates receiving 4 percent of the vote. An additional 2 percent of voters said they were still undecided.
Harris held a 29-point lead in the 1st Congressional District (62 percent to 33 percent).
Newsweek reached out to the Harris and Trump campaigns for comment via email on Wednesday.
An earlier UNH poll found Harris leading statewide by 8 points (48 percent to 40 percent), while Trump led the 2nd Congressional District by 4 points (44 percent to 40 percent). That poll was conducted among 1,502 registered voters, from July 23 to July 25.
In 2020, Biden won Maine by about 9 percentage points (53 percent to 44 percent), while Trump carried the 2nd District by a 7-point margin (53 percent to 46 percent).
The state was closer in 2016, when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won by only 2.9 percentage points while Trump won the 2nd District by about 10 points.
The Cook Political Report classifies Maine as “Likely Democrat” and the 2nd Congressional District as “Likely Republican.” This means the races are “not considered competitive at this point but have the potential to become engaged.”
Join Girl Scouts of Maine for a sweet summer stop you won’t want to miss!
We’re popping up at local ice cream shops around Maine for our Ice Cream Socials—fun, casual events where families can enjoy a free treat and learn more about Girl Scouts.
Here’s what to expect:
🍦 One FREE kid-sized cone per family when you stop by and connect with us
🌱 Hands-on activity for kids (like a planting activity or fidget spinner craft)
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Whether you’re curious about joining, looking for activities for your child, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Open to all families—no registration required. Just stop by, say hello, and enjoy some ice cream with us.
The Saco Scoop
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM on Tue, 14 Jul 2026
The recent rain in Maine is easing the drought that parts of the state have been experiencing since the fall.
Scott Dean, a Spectrum meteorologist, said much of Maine has been at least “dry” for several months. Parts of the state, including Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor, are under a “moderate” drought.
Much of the country is also experiencing a drought, Dean added. The Southeast is seeing extreme levels of drought, and the West coast has been under a drought for years. There are many factors that go into this, including climate change, weather patterns like El Niño and La Niña and other factors.
And, when an area does experience drought, it can become a feedback loop. With less moisture in the ground and atmosphere, the drought can “feed upon itself,” Dean said.
“It takes a while to get into a drought and it also takes a while to get out of one,” Dean said.
But, the rainy days in Maine have been alleviating the drought, Dean said. And, the trend is likely to continue — the forecast is predicting above average levels of precipitation for the next three to four weeks.
“Hopefully, we are continuing to head in the right direction as the drought has eased in these areas,” Dean said.
In fact, if these rains do continue, Maine could come out of the drought sometime this summer.
Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer
STANDISH – Craig J. Ahlemeyer, 48 of Standish, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 13, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27 th at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish. A reception will follow.To see Craig’s full obituary, share a memory or leave the family an online condolence, please visit http://www.athutchins.com.
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