Which Candidates for Governor are on our side?

The working families champions:

The Working Families Party is an independent political party fighting for working-class people across the country. We cut through the noise so voters know which candidates will stand up to corporations, billionaires, and right-wing extremists — and which candidates won’t.

In the Democratic primary, Maine voters will use ranked-choice voting. That means you can rank more than one candidate in the order you prefer.

1. Which candidates will make the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share with taxes that genuinely reflect their ability to pay?

  • Shenna Bellows supports a millionaire’s tax that ensures ultra-wealthy Mainers pay their fair share, and working families can afford to not only survive, but thrive.

  • Troy Jackson is fed up with the ultra-wealthy getting tax cuts while working families struggle to get by. He is a strong supporter of the Millionaire’s Tax, so all Mainers pay their fair share. 

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  • Hannah Pingree supports raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy to ensure working Maine families aren’t crippled by constant high costs and high taxes. Hannah Pingree will ensure everyone pays their fair share.

SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-08/how-the-democrats-running-to-be-maines-next-governor-are-trying-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd?utm;
2. https://www.themainewire.com/2026/04/tax-hikes-vs-tax-cuts-maine-governors-race-draws-sharp-line-between-democrats-revenue-plans-and-republicans-push-to-slash-taxes/?utm;
3.https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/nirav-shah-proposes-plan-for-maines-affordable-future-to-combat-affordability-crisis-portland-maine/97-bb9a013a-ede7-47c5-babb-ab00a395c1bb

2. Which candidates do we trust to raise wages for working people?

  • Shenna supports raising the minimum wage beyond inflation, supporting a ‘living wage’ to ensure working Maine families can afford everything from gas to groceries to childcare and healthcare.

  • Troy Jackson supports raising the minimum wage until it is a true living wage for working Mainers. He is a champion for rural workers and labor unions. 

KING

  • Hannah Pingree will work to ensure the minimum wage keeps up with inflation so every working Mainer can afford basic needs and support their families. She is an advocate for rural workers, labor unions, and small businesses.


SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://www.mainesenate.org/sen-bellows-earns-perfect-score-from-maine-afl-cio-on-voting-record-for-working-families/
2. https://mpascorecard.org/legislators/sldu-1/Troy-Jackson
3. https://maineaflcio.org/news/troy-jackson-worked-doggedly-improve-wages-benefits-clean-energy-sector-protect
4. https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_127th/billtexts/HP032601.asp
5. https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_122nd/chapters/PUBLIC578-1.asp?utm

3. Which candidates support expanding public health insurance options?

  • Shenna Bellows supports universal healthcare for all Mainers, so every resident has access to quality doctors they can afford.

  • Troy Jackson supports Medicare for All so every Mainer gets a fair shot at living and retiring with dignity. He is a strong believer that healthcare is a human right.

KING

  • Hannah Pingree knows the healthcare affordability crisis is squeezing working Mainers. She is a champion for a public option for health insurance to lower Mainers' health care costs. She will fight Washington’s cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.


SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-05-01/heres-what-we-know-about-the-maine-gubernatorial-candidates-healthcare-proposals?utm;
2. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-shenna-bellows-democrat-for-governor?utm; 3. https://shahformaine.com/maines-affordable-health-care-future/; 4. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-08/how-the-democrats-running-to-be-maines-next-governor-are-trying-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd?utm

4. Which candidates are endorsed by Sierra Club?

BELLOWS

JACKSON

KING

PINGREE

SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/04/22/leaning-in-to-ranked-choice-primary-sierra-club-endorses-three-candidates-for-governor/

5.Which candidates have been given a 100% rating by AFL-CIO?

BELLOWS

JACKSON

KING

PINGREE

SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://www.mainesenate.org/sen-bellows-earns-perfect-score-from-maine-afl-cio-on-voting-record-for-working-families/;
2. https://www.facebook.com/maineaflcio/posts/the-maine-afl-cio-is-proud-to-endorse-troy-jackson-for-governor-graham-platner-f/1744303193212032/

6.Which candidates have made tribal sovereignty central to their campaign?

BELLOWS

JACKSON

KING

PINGREE

SHAH

CHECK THE FACTS:
1. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-03-20/maine-gubernatorial-candidates-mostly-back-tribal-sovereignty-in-wabanaki-hosted-forum

By June 9th, rank Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, and Hannah Pingree for Governor!

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  • Growing up in a log cabin in Hancock, Maine, Shenna has long known the value of hard work. As Maine’s first female Secretary of State, Shenna has consistently fought for working families across Maine. Shenna is endorsed by labor unions, environmental groups, and progressive organizations.

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  • Troy Jackson, an Allagash native, has spent his whole career standing up to corporations, special interests, and Republican extremists. Working as a logger and then representing us in the State Senate, Troy will always look out for working Maine families.

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  • Hannah Pingree is a lifelong Mainer and mom who served as the youngest female Speaker of the House in state history. She has served her community her whole life and has the track record to prove it. She's taken on and beaten big corporations to protect Mainers and lower costs. She is endorsed by Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund.