03/15/2026
Maine has be predominantly run by the Democratic Party for the past 20 years.
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12 Fun Facts about Maine.
1. Entry-level wages: 50th out of 50 states for entry-level pay (about $34k/year).
2. Median household income in New England: last place.
3. Property tax burden as a percentage of income: #1 highest in the United States.
4. State income tax rates: Top 10 highest nationally.
5. Electricity prices: 4th highest in the U.S.
6. Cost of living: Top 10 most expensive states.
7. Maine ranks about 4th in the United States for the percentage of housing units that are seasonal or vacation homes. That means about 16–17% of all housing units in Maine are classified as seasonal or second homes (U.S. Census).
8. Maine refused to adopt federal tax breaks, meaning people in Maine still pay state taxes on:
- Tip income
- Overtime income
9. Maine is the 6th highest in the United States for overdose deaths per capita. A recent estimate showed about 36–37 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents, placing it around 6th highest among the US states.
10. Maine ranks #8 highest homelessness rate per capita in the U.S.
11. Maine ranks #11 highest for healthcare worker shortage per capita in the United States.
12. Maine ranks 42nd out of 50 states, for education.
https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia:Who_Runs_the_States,_Maine
"Maine, the way life should be?"
Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics