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Pingree Leads Maine Governor Primary 50%–36%

7/7/2026

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Story summary
  • Hannah Pingree leads the Maine governor primary, ahead of Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett.
  • A New York Times, Portland Press Herald and Siena University poll shows Pingree at 50 %, Charles at 36 % and Bennett at 8 %.
  • Pingree’s platform calls for a higher millionaires’ tax, a public health option, and new tribal sovereignty legislation.
  • Labor leader Troy Jackson urged unions to back Pingree, noting her willingness to defend workers.