Governor · Maine

Incumbent: Janet Mills (Democratic) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Hannah Pingree

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Democratic

Former director of the Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation, former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives (2008–2010) from the 36th district (2002–2010), and daughter of U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: wmtw.com

Rick Bennett

Independent

State senator (1996–2004, 2020–present), Republican nominee in 1994 and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012.

Background via Wikipedia race page

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Where they stand: Charles vs. Pingree

Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Crime & public safety
Charles

cut crime

Maine is being overrun by drug cartels, and radical policy failures from Democratic leadership have enabled this crisis. As Governor, Bobby Charles will dismantle cartel networks operating inside and across our borders. He will strengthen law enforcement, increase support for addiction recovery and mental health …
Original: bobbyformaine.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
PingreeNo public position found
Housing
CharlesNo public position foundPingree

Invest $100 Million a Year in Housing

Provide consistent funding for the development and preservation of homes across Maine that are affordable and attainable
Original: hannahforgovernor.com/housing-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Reduce Evictions and Address Rising Homelessness in Maine

Expand permanent housing solutions for Maine’s most vulnerable residents and invest in efforts to help households avoid evictions
Original: hannahforgovernor.com/housing-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Jobs, wages & cost of living
CharlesNo public position foundPingree

Take on Private Equity and Corporate Greed

Stop out-of-state corporations from displacing families from existing homes and driving up rents
Original: hannahforgovernor.com/housing-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Grow the Workforce and Industries that Build Our Homes

Invest in apprenticeships, training programs, business supports, and tuition-free community college to ensure Maine has the skilled workers, materials , and businesses to build the housing we need
Original: hannahforgovernor.com/housing-plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Other candidates on the ballot

Rick Bennett (Independent)

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

No congressional voting record for: Rick Bennett, Robert B. Charles, Hannah Pingree. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.