Leaning in to ranked choice primary, Sierra Club endorses three candidates for governor

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Maine chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed three candidates in the Democratic gubernatorial primary: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree.

At a press conference Wednesday, Emma Conrad, chair of the chapter’s political committee, said all three candidates are environmental champions and represent the bold leadership needed in Maine.

“All three candidates have demonstrated over the years an unwavering commitment to sustainability, climate action and environmental justice,” Conrad said.

Conrad said the Sierra …

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