Event Info

  • Location

    Cross Insurance Center
    515 Main Street
    Bangor, Maine 04401
  • Date

This event is sold out. To watch the debate virtually, follow The Maine Wire on Facebook, where it will be live streamed on Maine Wire TV. We also recommend subscribing to The Robinson Report on Substack to get the livestream sent directly to your email.


Join Maine Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7pm for the 2026 Maine Republican Gubernatorial Debate.

Hosted by Maine Policy Institute and Maine Civic Action, the debate will be moderated by The Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson and broadcast by The Maine Wire, a project of Maine Policy Institute.

All Republican candidates who qualify for the ballot will be in attendance.

To register for the 2026 Maine Gubernatorial Debate, please fill out the form below.

For questions about this event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ms. Sarah Morrison, donor relations and events manager, by email at smorrison@mainepolicy.org or by phone at (207) 321-2550.

Important Details

  • Space is limited – act quickly.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the debate.
  • Due to enhanced security protocols, all attendees should be prepared for bag checks. Guests are encouraged to bring only essential personal items.
  • This ticket is non-transferable and may only be used by the invited/registered guest.
  • Pre-registration is required for admission. Payment is required in advance. Payment will not be accepted at the door. In-person registration will not be accepted. Donations are accepted online and tax-deductible.