We followed the five Democrats running for governor on the campaign trail. Here’s what we learned.

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 3,174

Last Updated: 6 days, 14 hours ago

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They’ve traveled across the state holding town halls, they’ve mostly been cordial in debates, and their policy positions are often similar. But at campaign stops across Maine, supporters of the five Democrats running for governor described their preferred candidate in strikingly different terms: a grassroots fighter, a labor champion, a businessman, a proven leader, a problem solver.

With the June 9 ranked-choice primary one week away, the race may come down less to what the …

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