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
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouGov | 2026-09-08 | 1335 LV | ±4.90 | Hannah Pingree 47.00% | Bobby Charles 36.00% |
| SSRS | 2026-09-06 | 880 LV | ±3.70 | Hannah Pingree 52.00% | Bobby Charles 39.00% |
| Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-08-10 | 1000 RV | ±3.00 | Hannah Pingree 49.00% | Bobby Charles 38.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Maine governor's race?
Hannah Pingree leads Robert Charles 49.5% to 37.5% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+12.0 margin based on 2 polls from the last 30 days.
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 public poll, from YouGov (completed September 8, 2026), found Hannah Pingree (D) at 47% and Bobby Charles (R) at 36%.
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