Russell wins CD1 primary, setting up rematch with Pingree

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 140

Last Updated: 1 day, 10 hours ago

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Ron Russell has won the Republican primary for Maine’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, setting up another race against incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree in November.

The Associated Press called the race at 11:03 a.m. on Wednesday, with 53.6% going to Russell and 46.4% for Joshua Pietrowicz.

Russell was the Republican nominee for the seat in 2024, but lost the general election to Pingree, who has held …

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