Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau announced Friday he is endorsing Hannah Pingree’s campaign for governor.

“Hannah has a proven track record of getting things done for Mainers,” Fecteau, a Biddeford Democrat, said in a written statement. “From her leadership in the Legislature, to her work in the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Hannah always shows up to face complex challenges and finds ways to solve them.”

Pingree served four terms in the Maine Legislature, including as speaker of the House from 2008 to 2010, and was director of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Innovation prior to resigning in May. She is the daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District.

Nearly two dozen candidates have entered the 2026 governor’s race. Several other high-profile Democrats who are also running include Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows; former Senate President Troy Jackson; businessman and entrepreneur Angus King III; and former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah.

Jackson’s campaign on Friday said he’s received endorsements from more than three dozen labor unions and support from a host of lawmakers.

“It is a real honor to be endorsed by folks who know what it’s like to work hard, get their hands dirty and do everything they can to build a good honest life for themselves,” Jackson said.

With Fecteau’s endorsement, Pingree has the support of one of the key leaders currently serving in the Legislature. Her campaign also released a list of several dozen other current and former lawmakers and municipal officials who endorsed her on Friday.

“I’m honored that Speaker Fecteau and so many other elected officials are standing with me, lending their support as we work together to fight for Maine families, strengthen our communities, and defend our values at every level of government,” Pingree said.