Poll Shows Hannah Pingree Leading Maine Governor’s Race
A new poll from the New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena shows Democrat Hannah Pingree maintaining a significant lead in the Maine governor's race, ahead of Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett.
Portland Auburn, ME, September 25, 2026 —
A recent poll indicates that Democrat Hannah Pingree holds a substantial lead in the race for Maine governor. The polling data was released by a collaboration including The New York Times, the Portland Press Herald, and Siena College.
The poll shows Pingree ahead of her principal opponents, Republican Bobby Charles and independent candidate Rick Bennett. Details regarding the specific margin of the lead, the polling dates, or the methodology used were not provided in the summary.
Hannah Pingree is the current Democratic frontrunner in the gubernatorial contest. Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett are also campaigning for the position.
The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll is the latest public gauge of voter sentiment in the upcoming Maine gubernatorial election.
Story summarized from the original created by Billy Kobin on www.pressherald.com, see more information here.
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