Chellie Pingree
U.S. House · ME-1 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · ME-1
Biography
Overview
Chellie Pingree is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Maine's 1st congressional district, serving since 2009. She is the first Democratic woman elected to the U.S. House from Maine. Before Congress, she served in the Maine Senate from 1992 to 2000, where she was majority leader for her final four years. Pingree was president and CEO of Common Cause from 2003 to 2006 and ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2002 against Republican Susan Collins.
Career
In the Maine Senate, Pingree authored the nation's first bill regulating prescription drug prices (Maine Rx) and shepherded Maine's largest land-bill initiative (Land for Maine's Future). In Congress, she joined the Congressional Progressive Caucus and now serves as vice chair. She has been reelected eight times since 2008, winning with increasing margins. She voted to impeach President Donald Trump in 2019 and 2021, and has consistently opposed military interventions abroad.
Prior political experience
Pingree was first elected to the Maine Senate in 1992, winning every town in her district except Belmont. She was term-limited out in 2000 after serving four terms. She was first elected to Congress in 2008, defeating Republican Charlie Summers 54.9% to 45.1%. She has been reelected seven times: 2010 (57%-43% vs. Dean Scontras), 2012 (64.8%-35.2% vs. Jonathan Courtney), 2014 (60% vs. Isaac Misiuk), 2016 (won by about 16 points vs. Mark Holbrook), 2018 (won by about 26 points vs. Holbrook), 2020 (62.2%-37.8% vs. Jay Allen), 2022 (24-point victory vs. Edwin Thelander), and 2024 (58% vs. Ronald Russell, with Independent Ethan Alcorn taking 4.9%).
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Chellie Pingree
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Start a campaign targeting Chellie PingreeOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2025–present | In progress | Chellie Pingree | — |
| 8th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 7th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 6th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 5th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 4th | U.S. House ME-1 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 3rd | U.S. House ME-1 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 2nd | U.S. House ME-1 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Chellie Pingree | Chellie Pingree |
| 1st | U.S. House ME-1 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | — | Chellie Pingree |
Committee assignments
- Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 7947
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
Mar 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7743
Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7708
PAPERS Act of 2026
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7267
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
Jan 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6476
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4987
Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
Aug 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4861
Working Waterfront Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act
Aug 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4303
To establish a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers, and for other purposes.
Jul 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4110
The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act
Jun 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4047
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
Jun 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8475
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment plan as an income contingent repayment plan.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8092
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 8085
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8076
PREDICT Act
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7938
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026
Mar 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7917
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |