Poll Shows Hannah Pingree Leading Maine Governor’s Race by Double Digits
A final poll conducted by The New York Times, Portland Press Herald, and Siena College indicates that Democrat Hannah Pingree holds a significant double-digit lead in the Maine governor's race. The poll shows Pingree with 49% support, ahead of Republican…
Portland Auburn, ME, November 1, 2026 — The final pre-election poll from a collaboration between The New York Times, Portland Press Herald, and Siena College shows Democrat Hannah Pingree holding a substantial lead in the race for Maine governor.
According to the poll results, Pingree has garnered 49% of the support among likely voters surveyed. This places her ahead of her main challenger, Republican Bobby Charles, who registered 37% support. Independent candidate Rick Bennett received 8% of the support in the final poll.
The margin indicates a double-digit lead for Pingree over Charles, suggesting a significant advantage heading into the election. The election is scheduled to take place soon following the release of this polling data.
Details regarding the specific methodology of the poll, including the sample size, margin of error, and the exact dates of data collection, were not provided in the trend summary. The names of any polling firm or individuals involved in conducting the poll beyond the collaborating publications were also not specified. The trend summary does not include information on voter turnout projections or historical polling data for this specific election. It also does not specify the exact date of the election.
Story summarized from the original created by Ethan Horton on www.pressherald.com, see more information here.
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