Hannah Pingree

Democrats and lawmakers are urging U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race following new sexual assault allegations. Platner denied the claims but postponed campaign events, while the Maine Democratic Party and Senate Majority PAC shifted support away from his campaign.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles are projected to face off in November for Maine governor. Five Democrats and eight Republicans competed for their party nominations. The race aims to succeed retiring Gov. Janet Mills.

Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete for Maine governor, with both advancing through ranked choice voting. Democrat Matt Dunlap secured the US House nomination in Maine's 2nd Congressional District and will face Republican Paul LePage. The gubernatorial race follows Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' term expiration, with multiple candidates from each party competing in the primaries.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles will compete in the Maine Governor’s race. Charles, a conservative Republican, led in a ranked-choice runoff, while Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, was in a tight race with other Democrats.

Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete for Maine governor. The candidates are from the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles will compete for Maine governor after winning Democratic and Republican primaries via ranked choice voting. Matt Dunlap secured the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District to face Paul LePage in November.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles will compete in Maine's gubernatorial general election after advancing through ranked choice voting. Independent Rick Bennett also qualified for the ballot. Charles, a MAGA-aligned candidate, aims to challenge Democratic Governor Janet Mills' policies, while Pingree, a Mills administration official, emphasizes continuity with her tenure.

Maine is using ranked choice voting to determine nominees for its governor's office and a U.S. House race after no candidate exceeded 50% in the primaries. The Maine Secretary of State Department is overseeing the public ballot count, with results expected next week.

Maine voters are selecting a successor for Gov. Janet Mills in a competitive gubernatorial primary with multiple candidates from both parties. Democratic voters are choosing between Hannah Pingree, Angus King III, Shenna Bellows, and other contenders.

Democratic candidates Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Hannah Pingree received Platner’s endorsement for Maine Governor. The candidates include a former president of the State Senate, the secretary of state, and a former speaker of the State House.

Maine Democrats are considering adopting a 'winner take all' Electoral College vote system if Nebraska changes its method, potentially affecting the 2028 presidential election. The move follows speculation that Nebraska, led by Republicans, might shift to a similar system, mirroring Maine's current district-based allocation.

The 2026 election candidates include those with well-known political family ties, such as Angus King III and Hannah Pingree, running for office in Maine. Voters may not consider these ties significant. Politics is a family business for several candidates.