In victory speech, Pingree vows to fight for Maine

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 864

Last Updated: 5 days, 18 hours ago

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Democrat Hannah Pingree has been declared the winner in Maine’s gubernatorial election, according to an initial call by the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ.

The former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives defeated Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett in the three-way contest to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.

Speaking to a cheering room of supporters, Pingree thanked her family, who …

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