Pingree clinches Democratic nomination for governor after lengthy ranked-choice tally

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 695

Last Updated: 2 days, 1 hour ago

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Hannah Pingree was pronounced the Democratic nominee for governor, emerging victorious from a crowded field after the five-day ranked-choice voting tabulations concluded at roughly 1:45 a.m. Friday morning.

Pingree will now face Republican Bobby Charles candidate and independent candidate Rick Bennett, a former Republican, in the Nov. 3 general election.

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