Maine's governor election results in Pingree's victory

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By James Wilson • 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 — Maine's governor election results in Pingree's victory

Hannah Pingree has been elected governor of Maine, taking over from Janet Mills. Rick Bennett and Bobby Charles acknowledged their defeat. 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 illustrate a change in political dynamics in the state.

“Senate election, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Susan Collins,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Wilwell Cliff Network, noted.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Hannah Pingree has been elected governor of Maine, taking over from Janet Mills....

Nov 3 — The election results illustrate a change in political dynamics in the state....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Wilwell Cliff Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilwell Cliff Network desk and last updated 08:18 UTC.

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