Sanford police chief challenging Chellie Pingree for Congressional District One

Sanford police chief running to unseat Rep. Pingree

Sanford, Maine Police Chief Eric Small. (Photo via City of Sanford)The Sanford police chief is running to represent southern Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Eric Small is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree for Maine’s 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 election, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission. The Democrat has held her seat since she was first elected in 2008. “We need s…

Maine police chief challenges Pingree in 2026 election

Sanford Police Chief Eric Small, a Republican, is running against Rep. Chellie Pingree, citing concerns about Maine’s future and a desire for new leadership.

Maine police chief wants to unseat Chellie Pingree

Eric Small said Monday morning in announcing his campaign that he wants to “restore common sense, accountability, and public safety.”

Sanford police chief challenging Chellie Pingree for Congressional District One

Sanford police Chief Eric Small is running for a seat in Congress.