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Maine · Maine Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Hannah Pingree

Democratic

Former director of the Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation, former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives (2008–2010) from the 36th district (2002–2010), and daughter of U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree

2026 race · Maine Governor

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

98%2%

97% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

97%3%
● Hannah Pingree● Robert B. CharlesAlso: Rick Bennett (I)
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Background

Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
4 (4 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2008

    House of Representatives · HD-36 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 100.0% · 4,447 votes

    Won
  2. 2006

    House of Representatives · HD-36 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 68.4% · 2,920 votes

    Won
  3. 2004

    House of Representatives · HD-36 Nov 2, 2004

    D · 69.7% · 3,770 votes

    Won
  4. 2002

    House of Representatives · HD-129 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 61.6% · 2,530 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026