Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| 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
Held June 9, 2026.
| 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
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General Election Polling Trend
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Hannah Pingree Nominee
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Robert Charles Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-08-10 | 1000 RV | ±3.00 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Bobby Charles 38.00% |
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-07-20 | 1178 LV | ±2.90 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Bobby Charles 35.00% |
| Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-06-27 | 1003 RV | ±3.00 | Hannah Pingree 53.00% | Robert Charles 42.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Maine governor's race?
Polling so far tested a matchup that is no longer live: Bobby Charles is not the Republican nominee — Robert Charles is. In that earlier polling, Hannah Pingree led Bobby Charles 49% to 38%. The PollingSource average resets once the final matchup is polled.
Is the 2026 Maine governor's race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates it Lean D: Democrats are favored, but the race is competitive.
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 August 10, 2026), found Hannah Pingree (D) at 49% and Bobby Charles (R) at 38%.
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 30 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