Primary
Primary held June 9, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nirav Shah | 58,606 | 26.8% | |
| Hannah Pingree ✓ | 50,552 | 23.3% | |
| Troy Jackson | 45,959 | 21.1% | |
| Shenna Bellows | 44,770 | 20.6% | |
| Angus King III | 17,860 | 8.3% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Charles ✓ | 49,129 | 38.0% | |
| Ben Midgley | 25,880 | 20.0% | |
| Jonathan Bush | 25,449 | 19.7% | |
| Garrett Mason | 14,820 | 11.4% | |
| Owen McCarthy | 5,033 | 3.9% | |
| David Jones | 3,740 | 2.9% | |
| Robert Wessels | 3,525 | 2.7% | |
| James Libby | 1,831 | 1.4% |
Full calendar and every race: Maine primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
Hannah Pingree Nominee
DemocratRobert Charles Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-06-27 | 1003 RV | ±3.00 | Hannah Pingree 53.00% | Robert Charles 42.00% |
| New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena University ±3.1 | 2026-06-26 | 608 LV | ±4.80 | Hannah Pingree 50.00% | Robert Charles 36.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Maine governor's race?
Hannah Pingree leads Robert Charles 51.5% to 39% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+12.5 margin based on 2 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Maine governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Maine governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) (completed June 27, 2026), found Hannah Pingree (D) at 53% and Robert Charles (R) at 42%.
When is the 2026 Maine governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat