Welcome to Pine Tree Key!

Pine Tree Key is a nonpartisan voter tool designed to help Maine voters make more informed decisions. Instead of focusing on party labels, Pine Tree Key looks at policy statements and shows how candidates' positions compare to your own views.

Right now, Pine Tree Key is being developed for Maine's 2026 gubernatorial election. This page will guide you through key policy-related statements tailored to the governor's race. You'll be able to select your stance on each statement and then see where the gubernatorial candidates align with or differ from you.

I am also exploring whether I can offer a similar comparison for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race. I've requested guidance from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and will move forward with a U.S. Senate comparison if appropriate. Until then, Pine Tree Key will focus solely on the gubernatorial race.

Pine Tree Key does not rate or endorse candidates, and it does not provide voting recommendations. Instead, it aims to provide you with clear, neutral information so you can understand the political landscape and make an informed choice based on your own values.

Check back for updates as new features for the 2026 gubernatorial race go live.