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Hannah Pingree clinched the Democratic nomination in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race, defeating a crowded primary field including Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah.
Maine
Who
Hannah Pingree, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Graham Platner, Gov. Janet Mills, Sen. Bernie Sanders
What
Hannah Pingree clinched the Democratic nomination in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race, defeating a crowded primary field including Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT · 10h 48m ago
Where
Maine ·
Why
Pingree secured the nomination through Maine's ranked-choice voting system, which allowed her to gain support from a broader coalition of voters despite another candidate receiving the most initial support.
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How this affects you
Hannah Pingree's victory sets her as the Democratic candidate for Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race and represents a setback for U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, whose endorsed candidate, Troy Jackson, was defeated.
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