Kenneth Forrest Pinet

Democratic candidate for Governor in Maine

Democrat

Kenneth Forrest Pinet

Democratic candidate for Governor in Maine

Maine Democratic Governor nominee?

$912.1K

JUN 10, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Live Odds — Maine Democratic Governor nominee?

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0.1%chance to win

$912.1K

JUN 10, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleSteel industry worker (laborer; crane operator)

PartyDemocratic

LocationMaine

BackgroundSteel industry worker (laborer; crane operator)

Notable personal detailsKenneth Forrest Pinet is a Maine political candidate who has run for governor. He has described living in South Portland, being raised in Windham by his grandparents, and working in the steel industry (including as a crane operator), later working part-time in the hotel industry, and operating a small woodworking business. He has also described an injury that resulted in disability and personal experience with homelessness.

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Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Kenneth Forrest Pinet is still in the mix in Maine’s unsettled Democratic gubernatorial primary, where officials are continuing ranked-choice tabulation before certified results are released. The race has also drawn scrutiny over a campaign tactic used by Democratic candidates, with Maine’s ethics board seeking a legal opinion on whether it raises coordination or spending-limit concerns. If he becomes the nominee, he would enter a November general election that is expected to be a three-way contest.

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