Maine's 1st Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Cumberland County
- Kennebec County
- Knox County
- Lincoln County
- Sagadahoc County
- York County
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Your representatives
Chellie Pingree
Democrat
Representative since Jan 6, 2009
Raised $429,634 · Cash on hand $423,112 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Chellie Pingree voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellie M. PingreeWinner | D | 219,753 | 62.93% |
| Edwin Thelander | R | 129,263 | 37.02% |
| Alan H. MacDonald | Write-in | 160 | 0.05% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellie M. PingreeWinner | D | 271,004 | 62.15% |
| Jay T. Allen | R | 165,008 | 37.84% |
| Write-ins | 15 | 0.00% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 707,732 | 1,405,012 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 44.3 | 44.9 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $90,131 | $76,442 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.6% | 37.1% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 88.0% | 89.1% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 2.1% | 2.0% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 4.7% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 6.8% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗