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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (vs. 3.5% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 44.3 (vs. 38.5 nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/Ethnic Composition: White 89.3%, Two or More Races 2.5%, Hispanic 2.2%, Asian 1.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.9% (vs. 33.7% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 74.2% (vs. 65.5% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 4.6% (LegisLetter 2026) / 8.04% (Data USA 2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $88,029 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population: 695,717 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 1 (2020) - Rejection of vaccine mandate referendum (2020) — failed, margin 73% No — 27% Yes
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 3 (2021) - Right to Food Amendment (2021) — passed, margin 61% Yes — 39% No
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 2 (2023) - Prohibit foreign influence in Maine elections (2023) — passed, margin 86% Yes — 14% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (Accommodation and Food Services) (share 0.08)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade) (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (Educational Services) (share 0.11)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance) (share 0.16)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: University of Southern Maine (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: TD Bank (Maine operations) (1000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: The Jackson Laboratory (2300 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: MaineHealth (Portland) (22000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Maine's 1st Congressional District encompasses the southern coastal region of the state, including the cities of Portland and Augusta. The district is less rural than the 2nd District and has a population of approximately 695,717. The demographic profile shows a district that is 89.3% white and relatively older (median age 44.3 years). The median household income is $88,029, significantly higher than the national median of approximately $78,538, with a low poverty rate of 4.6%. Homeownership is 74.2%, and 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The economy centers on healthcare, education, retail, and coastal industries like fishing and tourism. The district leans Democratic (D+23 Cook PVI), and Pingree has held the seat since 2009. The unemployment rate is a low 3.3%. Key industries include healthcare and social assistance, educational services, and retail trade.
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Voted yea on H.R. 6833 (Affordable Insulin Now Act — Would cap insulin at $35 per month) on 2022-03-31: Supported capping insulin costs for patients, which benefits older and lower-income residents in her district who may rely on Medicare.
Date: 2022-03-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband) on 2021-11-05: Supported bipartisan infrastructure bill, which addresses Maine's aging infrastructure and supports labor unions, aligning with her union donor base.
Date: 2021-11-05
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Voted nay on H.R. 1628 (American Health Care Act of 2017 — Partial ACA repeal, CBO projected 23 million more uninsured) on 2017-05-04: Opposed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which is critical for her district where 4.6% poverty rate and a large percentage of older residents rely on its protections for pre-existing conditions.
Date: 2017-05-04
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 — $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief) on 2021-03-10: Pingree voted for pandemic relief that provided direct aid to families. This aligned with the needs of her district, where median household income is $88,029 but cost of living, especially for housing, is high.
Date: 2021-03-10
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Voted yea on H.R. 5376 (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — Medicare drug price negotiation, $35/month insulin cap, clean energy tax credits) on 2022-08-12: Supported landmark climate and health legislation, aligning with environmental and senior advocacy groups. This vote benefits her coastal, environmentally-conscious district heavily reliant on fisheries and tourism.
Date: 2022-08-12
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Voted yea on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act — Federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages) on 2022-12-08: Pingree voted in favor of codifying marriage equality, consistent with her progressive record and reflecting the relatively liberal social values of her district.
Date: 2022-12-08
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — $3.3 trillion package including permanent extension of 2017 tax cuts, Medicaid cuts, and clean energy credit repeal) on 2025-07-03: Pingree voted against the signature Republican budget reconciliation package, aligning with the Democratic caucus. This vote is consistent with her party line, but also protects the interests of her district, where 4.6% poverty rate and older demographics depend on social programs.
Date: 2025-07-03
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[disclosure] Pingree is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, with her wealth surging from less than $568,000 to over $11.5 million during her time in office, largely derived from investments and a partnership with billionaire donor Donald Sussman's hedge fund.
Date: 2023-09-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[platform] Pingree was the former president of Common Cause, a nonpartisan group fighting for open democracy and against the influence of money in politics. She has consistently campaigned on getting money out of politics.
Date: 2025-04-14
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[disclosure] Pingree violated the STOCK Act by failing to disclose $90,000-$300,000 in Treasury securities trades for nearly three months and was fined $9,750 by the FEC for illegally using her fiancé's private jet for her campaign.
Date: 2025-06-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[statement] Pingree has supported bills to ban and limit members of Congress from trading stocks, claiming to be a proponent of financial transparency and ethics. She is a co-sponsor of the TRUST in Congress Act.
Date: 2025-06-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree operates the leadership PAC 'Farm to Table PAC'.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree also made a late disclosure of U.S. Treasury Notes (GS) worth between $15,001 and $50,000 purchased on June 14, 2024.
Date: 2024-06-14
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree violated the STOCK Act in 2025 by failing to properly disclose the purchase of six U.S. Treasury securities worth between $90,000 and $300,000. She missed the 45-day disclosure deadline by nearly three months.
Date: 2025-06-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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In 2015, Pingree was fined $9,750 by the Federal Election Commission for using her then-fiancé S. Donald Sussman's private jet for campaign travel in violation of federal campaign laws. She was ordered to reimburse Sussman $13,000.
Date: 2015-07-16
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree's personal wealth swelled while in Congress. In 2008, she reported a net worth between $316,000 and $568,000. By 2022, her assets were worth between $2.67 million and $11.5 million. Quiver Quantitative estimates her 2025 net worth at $7.4 million.
Date: 2025-09-22
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree's ex-husband, hedge fund billionaire and Democratic megadonor S. Donald Sussman of Paloma Partners, was once listed as Maine's top political donor. Pingree reported annual income on her investments and business partnerships of between $113,505 and $1,035,000, in addition to her $174,000 House salary.
Date: 2023-09-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pingree's top career contributor is Paloma Partners at $247,350, followed by EMILY's List at $142,442, the Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union at $90,000, the American Federation of Teachers at $82,500, and the Laborers Union at $73,500.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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In the 2001-2024 election cycles, Rep. Chellie Pingree raised a total of $11,966,025 and spent $11,551,344. Her top contributing industry is Retired at $992,568, followed by Securities & Investment at $667,611, Lawyers/Law Firms at $640,718, and Women's Issues at $432,715.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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