Pingree, Russell to meet on debate stage once, days before November election

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 220

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and Republican nominee Ron Russell will meet once on the debate stage this election, days before voters head to the polls on Nov. 3..

The debate will be jointly hosted by Maine Public, NewsCenter Maine and the Portland Press Herald on Oct. 29 in Portland.

The race is a rematch for Maine’s 1st Congressional District, after Russell in 2024 lost by …

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