Planned Parenthood endorses Pingree, says rivals can’t be trusted on abortion rights

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 850

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Planned Parenthood’s local political arm endorsed Democratic candidate Hannah Pingree on Wednesday, saying she is the only candidate in the gubernatorial race who would expand abortion rights while arguing her Republican and independent opponents cannot be trusted to protect them.

At a press conference announcing the support of the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund PAC, President and CEO Nicole Clegg said, “there is too much at stake for the people of Maine this November.”

“There …

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