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Chellie M Pingree

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth April 2, 1955 (Age: 71)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Chellie Pingree holds a degree in human ecology and has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen by founding North Island Yarn, which evolved into North Island Designs. She has authored several knitting books and was a USA Eisenhower Fellow, showcasing her commitment to public service. Pingree has led Common Cause, advocating for media reform, elections, ethics, and money in politics. Her professional background includes nearly a decade in high-finance, managing institutional risk, before transitioning to the public sector.

Political Ideas

Chellie Pingree's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic localism. Her commitment to affordable health care and environmental protection reveals an ideological agility that balances idealism with practical regional concerns. Pingree's support for both renewable energy and local farming underscores a nuanced approach that values both national policy and localized impact. This juxtaposition hints at a broader strategy that seeks to harmonize broad policy goals with specific, community-focused outcomes.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Maine House of Representatives 1st District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Ronald Russell , Tiffany Roberts

Maine House of Representatives 1st District Democrat Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine 1st District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

249,798 votes (58.70%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Appropriations
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Maine's 1st congressional district election

219,753 votes (62.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district, 2020

271,004 votes (62.20%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district, 2018

201,195 votes (58.80%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district, 2016

227,546 votes (58.00%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district, 2014

186,674 votes (60.40%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district, 2012

236,363 votes (64.80%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st district general election, November 2, 2010

169,114 votes (56.82%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine's 1st congressional district election, 2008

205,629 votes (54.90%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

209,858 votes (41.56%)

Loss

Winner: Susan Collins