Hannah Pingree ’98 enters race for governor of Maine

If elected, Hannah Pingree pledges $100M annual investment in plan to address housing crisis • Maine Morning Star

Hannah Pingree, a Democrat running for governor of Maine in 2026, speaks at the No Kings rally in Portland, Maine on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)Gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree on Thursday released her plan for improving Maine’s housing crisis.  Pingree released her five-point plan to bolster affordable housing in the state at a press conference at a recently redeveloped senior housing complex in Portland. Thro…

Hannah Pingree ’98 enters race for governor of Maine

This summer, Hannah Pingree '98 announced she was running for governor of Maine, her home state. On Oct. 31, Pingree made a fundraising stop on College Hill at the University Club,where she was met by former classmates and local politicians.Pingree will face at least six other candidates in the June 2026 Democratic primary before the November general election.For the last six years, Pingree has worked for Maine Gov. Janet Mills.Pingree led the O…