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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Hannah Pingree Nominee
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Robert Charles Nominee
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IndependentGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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/Shaw & Co. Research In average | 2026-10-20 this poll | 1514 LV | ±2.50 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Robert Charles 39.00% |
| Suffolk University In average | 2026-10-11 this poll | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Robert Charles 38.00% |
| All candidates (full ballot): Hannah Pingree (D) 49% · Bobby Charles (R) 38% · Rick Bennett (I) 8% · Others 8% · Undecided 5% | |||||
| The Washington Post/George Mason University School of Policy and Government In average | 2026-10-05 this poll | 800 LV | ±3.60 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Robert Charles 36.00% |
| Marist University Not in average | 2026-10-04 this poll | 1505 RV | ±3.80 | Hannah Pingree 52.00% | Robert Charles 40.00% |
| CBS News missed 2024 by 2.6 pts Not in average | 2026-10-01 this poll | 1133 LV | ±4.70 | Hannah Pingree 56.00% | Robert Charles 44.00% |
| co/efficient R-sponsored Not in average | 2026-09-30 this poll | 1240 LV | ±2.77 | Hannah Pingree 47.00% | Robert Charles 38.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Maine governor's race?
Hannah Pingree leads Robert Charles 49% to 37.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+11.3 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
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 poll in our average, from Beacon Research/Shaw & Co. Research (completed October 20, 2026), found Hannah Pingree (D) at 49% and Robert Charles (R) at 39%.
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 the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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