Hannah Pingree announces run for Maine governor

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 10, 2025

Hannah Pingree is running for governor, adding her name to a list of well-known candidates battling it for the Democratic nomination in 2026. Pingree said her campaign will focus on expanding access to affordable housing and health care, addressing the rising cost of living and building strong communities. She said she is “committed to growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs in every region and strengthening Maine’s workforce for the future,” as well as protecting  working waterfronts, farms and forests from the impacts of climate change.