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November 3, 2026 Maine General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 1, Maine

Chellie M. Pingree - D

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Ronald C. Russell - R

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Chellie M. Pingree

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Medicare

Women's Health & Reproduction

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Opioid Crisis

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Safe & Fair Elections

Government & Democracy

Post Office & Postal Banking

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Middle Class & Its Decline

Farm Policies

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Defund Police

Labor, Wages & Unions

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Wages

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Public Schools K-12

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Pollution

Clean Energy

Forests, Fish and Wildlife

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Roe v. Wade

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Hunger

Courts, Laws & Justice

Racial Justice, Equality & Equity

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Roe v. Wade

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

The Arts & Artists

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Background Checks

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Internet Neutrality

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Administration (VA)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Consumers & Food

Food