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June 19, 2026
Hannah Pingree to Face Bobby Charles in Maine Governor Race Following Primaries
- Hannah Pingree won the Democratic primary runoff, endorsed by outgoing Governor Janet Mills, while Bobby Charles emerged as the GOP front-runner, emphasizing his federal experience.
- The primaries utilized ranked choice voting, showcasing the competitive nature of the races and resulting in Pingree and Charles advancing to the general election.
- Pingree is seen as a favorite for the governorship in a state that supported then-Vice President Kamala Harris by about 7 points in 2024.
4 Sources
- Democrat Hannah Pingree and MAGA ally Bobby Charles will face off for Maine governorJun 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM · Politico
- Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s RaceJun 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM · NYT
- Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US HouseJun 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM · ABC News
- Maine resolves ranked choice primaries, setting up the governor’s race and a key House contestJun 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM · NBC