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Maine · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Chellie Pingree Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree has served Maine's 1st Congressional District since 2009 and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Ronald C. Russell Republican Army veteran and business owner Ron Russell is the 2026 Republican nominee challenging Rep. Chellie Pingree in Maine's 1st District. Full profile →

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IssueChellie Pingree
Democratic
Ronald C. Russell
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports living wages, union rights, and reversing tax cuts for wealthy Supports lower taxes, deregulation, and energy independence
HousingConcerned about housing unaffordability; opposes cuts to housing subsidies Links housing affordability strain to illegal immigration
Health careSupports Medicare for All and protecting the ACA Opposes Medicare for All; supports Medicaid reform via anti-fraud measures
ImmigrationSupports abolishing ICE; backs legal protections for Dreamers and TPS holders Supports border security, legal immigration with vetting; opposes amnesty
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom Opposes the right to abortion
EducationSupports well-funded public schools and affordable higher education Supports parental rights, school choice, and core academic standards
Climate & energySupports clean energy transition and opposes offshore oil drilling Supports renewable energy where cost-effective; opposes energy mandates
Crime & public safetySupports stronger gun-safety laws including assault-weapons ban Supports law enforcement funding; opposes defunding police
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Supports lowering taxes for working families and small businesses
GunsSupports assault-weapons ban, universal background checks, and more Opposes gun bans and burdensome restrictions; supports 2nd Amendment
Democracy & electionsSupports reducing big-money influence and empowering small donors Supports voter ID; would accept 2026 election results after court appeals
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized presidential military action without Congress Supports conditional Ukraine aid, Taiwan intervention, limited Iran war

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