Chellie Pingree

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Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text messages from politics editor Kirby Wilson.

Democrat Chellie Pingree wants a 10th term representing Maine’s 1st congressional district. Republican Ron Russell has something to say about that.

The pair are squaring off Thursday night in a debate sponsored by Maine Public, NEWSCENTER Maine and the Portland Press Herald.

The event starts at 7 p.m., will last one hour, and will be moderated by Maine Public’s Jennifer Rooks. The candidates will face questions from Maine Public’s Kevin Miller and NEWSCENTER Maine’s Phil Hirschkorn.

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