Hannah Pingree is in the news as a Democratic candidate for Maine governor, with several recent endorsements from opinion writers and a major endorsement from Governor Janet Mills. The endorsements are aimed at boosting her in the five-way primary, where she is competing against candidates including Nirav Shah, Angus King III, Troy Jackson, and Shenna Bellows. She has also been active in early campaign events and debates, where the race has focused on issues like health care, housing, school funding, and child welfare. Outside groups have already begun spending to support her campaign.