AUGUSTA — Two leaders of the Maine Democratic Party will not seek reelection later this month, with both citing personal or professional obligations.

Chairwoman Bev Uhlenhake and Vice-Chair Julian Rogers led the party for two years, including a successful November election in which Democrats retained control of the Maine House and Senate.

“While we have laid a solid foundation from which Maine Democrats can build toward even greater success in 2026 and beyond, I have decided to step away from Maine Democratic Party leadership for personal and professional reasons, and will not seek re-election,” Uhlenhake said in a statement.

Rogers said he will resume a post as vice-president of the party’s committee on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Elections to fill both posts are set for Jan. 26, with any person enrolled in the party eligible to run for a leadership position. In addition to the chair and vice-chair, the party has an executive director to run day to day operations.

In her statement, Uhlenhake said in addition to keeping control of the Legislature, Democrats won both Maine congressional seats and delivered three of the state’s four electoral votes to Vice President Kamala Harris.

“Our elected leaders focused on delivering real common-sense solutions for Maine people, and we worked tirelessly throughout the cycle to meet Mainers where they are and connect with them on issues that matter most to their families and the future of our state,” she said.

The next two-year cycle comes at a critical time in Maine politics, with major elections in 2026. That includes a wide-open governor’s race and the contest for the U.S. Senate, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins saying she will seek a sixth term.