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Maine · Maine's 1st District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Chellie Pingree

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Incumbent U.S. representative (2009–present)

2026 race · Maine's 1st District

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Chellie PingreeINC● Ronald Russell
Full race forecast

Background

Current office
Maine's 1st District
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
10 (9 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Maine, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 58.5% · 246,904 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 62.9% · 218,802 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 3, 2020

    D · 62.2% · 271,004 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 58.8% · 201,195 votes

    Won
  5. 2016

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 8, 2016

    D · 58.0% · 227,546 votes

    Won
  6. 2014

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 4, 2014

    D · 60.4% · 186,674 votes

    Won
  7. 2012

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 64.8% · 236,363 votes

    Won
  8. 2010

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 56.8% · 169,114 votes

    Won
  9. 2008

    U.S. House · ME-1 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 54.9% · 205,629 votes

    Won
  10. 2002

    U.S. Senate Nov 5, 2002

    D · 41.6% · 209,858 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$531.1K
From individuals
$222.8K
Spent
$582.1K
Cash on hand
$364.6K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026