On August 1, a neutral poll was published for Maine. In the gubernatorial race, the results are: Democrat 42%, Republican 24%, Green 3%, independent state legislator Barbara Merrill 3%, three other independents combined, under 1%; undecided 27%.

In the U.S. Senate race, the results are: Republican 68%, Democrat 10%, independent Bill Slavick 4%, undecided 18%. Republican incumbent Olympia Snowe is very popular and won her last race in 2000 with 69%.