Hannah Pingree takes over as Maine governor

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 08:05

Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans - The Guardian — Hannah Pingree takes over as Maine governor

Hannah Pingree has been elected governor of Maine, taking over from Janet Mills. Rick Bennett and Bobby Charles admitted they lost. In the U.S. Senate election, Democrat Troy Jackson outperformed Republican Susan Collins. This result signals a significant shift for Republicans in Maine. The election results demonstrate a change in political dynamics in the state.

“Rick Bennett and Bobby Charles admitted they lost,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Elmwell Dale Media, explained.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Hannah Pingree has been elected governor of Maine, taking over from Janet Mills....

Nov 3 — The election results demonstrate a change in political dynamics in the state....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 71% of Kiwit readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Elmwell Dale Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmwell Dale Media desk and last updated 08:28 UTC.

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