PINGREE, CHELLIE M
D · house · currently seated · bioguide P000597
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- FEC candidate id
H8ME01120- Internal id
aa5bafef-37fd-4391-be94-96d0098e169b- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), ME-01. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 695,717 |
| People | Median age | 44 |
| Income | Median household income | $88,029 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $50,097 |
| Income | In poverty | 8.0% |
| Income | Unemployed | 3.3% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.449 |
| Race | White alone | 89.3% |
| Race | Black alone | 2.0% |
| Race | Asian alone | 1.5% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Race | Two or more races | 6.2% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 4.8% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 93.9% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 1.1% |
| Education | High school or higher | 69.1% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 43.9% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 17.1% |
| Household | Family households | 61.5% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.27 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 29.4% |
| Housing | Median home value | $392,300 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,400 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 4.4% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 1.1% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 17.6% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 7.9% |
| Health | With a disability | 13.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 92.2% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 5.3% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 68.3% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.6% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 18.7% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $336,692 | $328,654 | $423,716 | $20,000 | $150,194 |
| 2024 | $670,959 | $659,556 | $415,678 | $20,000 | $324,930 |
| 2022 | $576,607 | $618,990 | $404,275 | $20,000 | $291,595 |
| 2020 | $498,961 | $276,671 | $446,658 | $20,000 | $248,092 |
| 2018 | $779,380 | $1,088,305 | $224,369 | $20,000 | $481,125 |
| 2016 | $614,359 | $296,524 | $533,294 | $20,000 | $400,839 |
| 2014 | $435,540 | $381,502 | $215,459 | $20,000 | $322,329 |
| 2012 | $1,024,608 | $881,242 | $161,421 | $20,000 | $825,296 |
| 2010 | $1,283,175 | $1,290,522 | $18,055 | $52,462 | $1,008,501 |
| 2008 | $2,239,050 | $2,213,647 | $25,402 | $59,993 | $1,981,126 |
Elections
- 2008 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2010 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2012 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2014 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2016 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2018 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2020 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2022 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2024 general house · ME-1 — won
- 2026 general house · ME-1 — running
Committees
- DEMOCRATIC WOMEN 2010 — joint_fundraising · type H
- PINGREE FOR CONGRESS — principal · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
NAY on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- cosponsor · 2026-05-11 — HR 2767 — BRAIN Act
- sponsor · 2026-02-26 — HR 7743 — Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026
- cosponsor · 2026-02-09 — HR 5168 — Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- cosponsor · 2026-01-09 — HR 5653 — Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2025-12-04 — HR 6476 — Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
- cosponsor · 2025-12-04 — HR 5703 — Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2025-12-03 — HR 6389 — Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2025-12-03 — HR 6397 — Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
- cosponsor · 2025-12-02 — HR 3184 — PFAS Alternatives Act
- cosponsor · 2025-11-07 — HR 3418 — Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5 | $0 | 1 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-25 | HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN EQUALITY VOTES PAC | support | $5 | Signs |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee PINGREE FOR CONGRESS.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTOVICS, SUSAN | SELF-EMPLOYED · FARMER & ENVIRONMENTALIST | NORTH HAVEN, ME | 4 | $550 |
| ZIMMERMAN, WILLIAM | N/A · RETIRED | PEAKS ISLAND, ME | 1 | $500 |
| KERNS, ZANDER | LCI · ACCT. MANAGER | COEUR D ALENE, ID | 1 | $500 |
| WOODWORTH, GARY | GALLEGOS CORP · BOARD CHAIRMAN | WOLCOTT, CO | 1 | $500 |
| LAHNSTON, ALISON | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | DAMARISCOTTA, ME | 1 | $250 |
| BERTRAM, BRENT | PROTECTERRA LLC · OWNER | LEXINGTON, KY | 1 | $250 |
| SKERBECK, SONJA | SKERBECK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP · OWNER | HOLLAND, MI | 1 | $250 |
| HUGHSON, BRANDON | PROTECTERRA LLC · GENERAL MANAGER | JORDAN, MN | 1 | $250 |
| GAUDITZ, BARBARA | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | GRAY, ME | 1 | $100 |
| VON VOGT, STEPHEN C | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | PORTLAND, ME | 1 | $100 |
| KLIVANS, ELINOR W. | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | CAMDEN, ME | 1 | $50 |
| EDWARDS, JON | SELF-EMPLOYED · ATTORNEY | SOUTH FREEPORT, ME | 1 | $50 |
| CARLETON, LINDA | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | PORTLAND, ME | 1 | $25 |
| BENT, BILL | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | BRIDGTON, ME | 1 | $25 |
| LOUPE, CAROLINE | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | TOPSHAM, ME | 1 | $25 |
| LUDWIG, JOHN | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | BOOTHBAY, ME | 1 | $25 |
| WALKER, ROBERT | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | AUBURN, ME | 1 | $25 |
| WELLCOME, STEPHEN | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | BRUNSWICK, ME | 1 | $25 |
| WILSON, ROGER M. | N/A · RETIRED | BAR HARBOR, ME | 1 | $25 |
| WHITE, DAVID | MDI IMPORTED CAR SERVICE INC. · CAR IMPORTER | BAR HARBOR, ME | 2 | $20 |
| QUARLES, LAURIE | N/A · NOT-EMPLOYED | ARLINGTON, VA | 1 | $20 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
Outbound (28)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | principal_candidate_of | PINGREE FOR CONGRESS | — | candidate_committees | |
| — | joint_fundraising_committee_of | DEMOCRATIC WOMEN 2010 | — | candidate_committees | |
| 2026-05-11 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2767 — BRAIN Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-26 | sponsor_of_bill | HR 7743 — Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026 | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-09 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5168 — Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-01-09 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5653 — Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-04 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5703 — Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-04 | sponsor_of_bill | HR 6476 — Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6397 — Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6389 — Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-12-02 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3184 — PFAS Alternatives Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-11-07 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3418 — Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-11-04 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5902 — Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-10-31 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4606 — Ally’s Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-08-29 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5068 — MORE Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-08-15 | sponsor_of_bill | HR 4987 — Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-07-23 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4176 — No Secret Police Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-05-21 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3544 — Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-03-31 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2512 — Hot Foods Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-02-04 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 924 — NO BAN Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Agriculture Committee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Appropriations Committee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2024-08-23 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3238 — Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-06-25 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2411 — National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-10-25 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6031 — Safe Schools Improvement Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-09-19 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4943 — Enabling Farmers to Benefit from Processing Nutrition Programs Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |