governor's race 2026 Archives

Maine Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

by Rachel Ohm 8 hours agoJune 7, 2026

Mainers will cast ballots in primaries for U.S. Senate, two congressional races, governor and dozens of legislative and local races.

Editorials, Opinion

We asked, primary candidates answered: What makes a would-be governor tick?

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026

Don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t judge a Blaine House hopeful by their favorite book. Or something.

Letters to the Editor

Judgment of Shah’s supporters was inappropriate | Letter

June 5, 2026June 4, 2026

I find Kathleen Sullivan’s recent op-ed concerning Dr. Nirav Shah (“Is a warm, fuzzy feeling enough to make Nirav Shah governor?” May 27) troubling. The great majority of professional mental health providers avoid diagnosing or psychoanalyzing individuals who are not in direct treatment with them. That Ms. Sullivan opts to psychoanalyze Shah supporters en masse, […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine needs an education governor. That governor is Hannah Pingree. | Opinion

by Rep. Michael Brennan and Rep. Holly Sargent June 5, 2026June 3, 2026

We need a leader in the Blaine House who can create educational opportunities by linking and mobilizing the entire educational spectrum.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Attacks ramp up in Maine’s Democratic race for governor as primary nears

by Rachel Ohm June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah addressed last-minute criticisms from their opponents’ supporters Thursday, a few days before the primary.

Letters to the Editor

Troy Jackson is my No. 1 | Letter

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

I recently hosted a meet-and-greet party for Troy Jackson in Augusta. He has traveled up and down the great state of Maine, going house to house, speaking to hundreds of Maine workers. Jackson is working hard to earn votes! This is just one of many reasons why he is my number one pick for governor […]

Letters to the Editor

Account of Nirav Shah’s record was misleading | Letter

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

I am responding to Kristi Shaw’s May 20 op-ed, “Nirav Shah’s record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine.” I disagree with its implications. The op-ed claims that, while serving as Illinois’ public health director, Dr. Shah specifically denied veterans with PTSD access to medical cannabis. Review of the events of that time indicated that Dr. […]