As a farmer, I know there are no shortcuts to real work. We prepare, we plan and we face problems head-on. That same mindset is needed in government today. As a new legislator serving Windham, I have seen firsthand who truly understands the challenges facing Maine families, workers and small businesses. This is why I’m […]
governor’s race 2026
Support Hannah Pingree for governor | Letter
I support Hannah Pingree for governor because I believe she has the experience, intelligence and leadership skills that Maine requires for a brighter future. I met Pingree during her work as co-chair of the Maine Climate Council. I observed firsthand as she worked collaboratively with varied interest groups to reach consensus on the innovative Maine […]
A ‘new kind of Bush’ wants voters to give him the chance to lead Maine
Jonathan Bush is seeking to become governor after serving for years as a healthcare executive. The big first test is whether his family name will help or hurt him in the June 9 primary.
Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
Republican candidates for Maine governor just forged another alliance
David Jones and Ben Midgely both told supporters to vote for the other as their second choice in the June primary.
Republican gubernatorial candidate asks voters to rank Jonathan Bush 2nd on ballot
Robert Wessels is staying in the race but is also serving as what the Bush campaign called one of its ‘grassroots chairs’ focused on the northern half of Maine.
Garrett Mason gets my vote | Letter
Fatherhood snaps our priorities into place, broadens our perspective and quickly teaches us that leading by example — doing not saying — is how we build great kids and strong families. Yet, while we expect this of ourselves, we’ve settled for politicians who don’t lead from the front, but shout from the back. No more. […]
Garrett Mason will get the job done | Letter
The people of southern Maine have trusted me more than once to represent them in Augusta, and I have always taken that responsibility seriously. It’s been my honor to serve the Maine people. I am humbly asking them to trust me again in supporting Garrett Mason for governor. I have seen Mason’s experience in public […]
National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race
Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.
Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
The commission indicated it likely won’t pursue any action against Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree or Troy Jackson, but will look to issue guidance on the risks that come with ‘red boxing.’