Hannah Pingree takes over as Maine governor

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By Michael Brown • 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 conceded the election. In the U.S. Senate election, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Susan Collins. This result signals a significant shift for Republicans in Maine. The election results highlight a change in political dynamics in the state.

“Senate election, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Susan Collins,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Walstone Ton Solutions, told our newsroom.

Timeline

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

Nov 4 — The election results highlight a change in political dynamics in the state....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Walstone Ton Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walstone Ton Solutions desk and last updated 08:20 UTC.

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